Rheem Celebrates a Significant Month with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR Program

Showing the Way to a Clean Energy Future

In honor of Earth Day, Rheem® is delighted to declare its fourth consecutive win as ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year in Sustained Excellence. Rheem is leading the way to a clean energy future, not just on Earth Day, but every single day.

What This Means for Homeowners

Cutting down on those hefty energy bills can be a real relief.

Shining a Light on Rheem ENERGY STAR Certified Water Heaters for Earth Day

Earth Day is once a year, but many people—like us—think about energy efficiency all year long. We’ve made it easy to access information about Rheem® ENERGY STAR® certified water heaters.

Saving the Planet While Saving on Energy Costs

Efficient water heaters reduce carbon emissions. For example, our heat pump water heaters are up to 5X the efficiency of a standard tank1. They produce no greenhouse gas emissions on site and reduce energy costs.

Optimize Your Home with Rheem IKONIC Smart Technology

Add Rheem® IKONIC® SR-Series Condensing Tankless Water Heater to your smart home product lineup. It’s the new standard in tankless water heating. The recirculation model offers the ultimate in convenience with no-wait hot water. Along with continuous hot water, Rheem IKONIC is powered by EcoNet® technology and is compatible with Amazon® Alexa® smart home devices. Get real-time service alerts and enjoy ultimate control from home or away on your smartphone using the Rheem EcoNet app.

Now Available – New Indoor RTG Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters

Phase Out Information – Effective February 26, 2024

Rheem® is excited to announce the indoor RTG Series High Efficiency Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters are now available through wholesale channels. The new RTG Series will replace the RTG-1 Mid-Efficiency Non-Condensing Tankless Gas Water Heaters. With the same proven performance both plumbers and homeowners have come to trust, this enhanced tankless line offers a new modern design.

Effective February 26, 2024, we are no longer accepting orders on indoor RTG-1 Natural Gas Water Heaters.

Rheem Maximus Family Delivers Maximum Efficiency, Powerful Performance and Smart Control

Designed to give the efficiency, performance and smart features you deserve, Rheem® now offers three Maximus® models. The Maximus family provides a comprehensive selection of super high efficiency condensing gas-fired water heaters that all meet ENERGY STAR® 5.0 requirements. With energy cost and installation savings, tax credits and powerful performance, everything about Maximus is a win-win. There’s no need to choose between sustainability goals and enjoying hot water.

Review of Maximus Water Heater Models

With a recently expanded line,

Rheem Leads the Way in Efficiency and Innovation at IBS 2024

The International Builders Show (IBS) 2024 brought professionals from the residential construction and home improvement industries together from across the globe. At the show, Rheem® displayed some of its newest and most innovative products and solutions, along with reliable go-to’s for builders.

Click on the links below to learn more about the products on display at the show:

Heat Pump A/C & Heat Pump Water Heaters

Rheem® Endeavor® Line Classic Series iM Heat Pump (RP16AZ48AJ3CA)
Rheem® Mini Split Indoor Wall Mount Air Handler and Mini Split Outdoor Heat Pump (RIWH07AVFJ &

Water Heating Plumbing Terminology 101

Plumbing may seem intimidating at first. After all, plumbers have trained to work with complex systems that keep your home running. Here at Rheem®, we leave plumbing to the professionals, but we encourage homeowners to be familiar with plumbing terminology. This guide makes understanding and communicating with your plumber easier.

We recommend looking at our water heating mini-glossary first to learn the basics of water heaters and water heating measurements.

A Guide to Plumbing Terms

Reviewing the different water heater components can help you communicate with your plumber and understand how a water heater works.

Celebrating Creativity and Progress for National Innovation Day

Innovations are new ideas that improve, advance or simplify the world. Innovation is at the heart of what we do at Rheem®. Thanks to water heating innovation, we’re able to safely heat more water at a faster rate – and at the turn of a faucet.

Without present-day water heating solutions and technologies, we would have to spend hours heating small amounts of water over a fire. Thankfully those long, cumbersome processes are a thing of the past.

HotWave Is Popular, Winning Awards and in the News

Rheem® HotWave® is the multipurpose hose sprayer that provides on-demand heated water for outdoor cleaning projects. It’s a safe and easy way to wash your car, rinse off your outdoor patio and equipment or give your furry friend a bath. It evolved over the years, starting from a sketch to becoming an innovative and versatile tool for homeowners. We’re proud to announce HotWave received multiple awards in 2023 and was featured in news outlets.

Start Your Year with a Water Heater Refresh

Happy 2024! A new year calls for new beginnings. Ring in the year with a brand-new Rheem® water heater or a water heater tune-up. It’s always a good idea to be proactive and regularly check your water heater to ensure it’s meeting your household needs. Read below for some questions to get started.

Quick Annual Review of Your Water Heater – Top Questions You Should Know

1. How old is your water heater?