Tankless

The Inner Workings of a Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater

Previously, we’ve demystified how condensing and non-condensing tankless water heaters function. The Rheem® IKONIC™ Super High Efficiency Condensing Water Heater with Recirculation, is the ultimate in convenience—and water savings—with unlimited hot water. Imagining how a compact, minimal clearance water heater can produce so much hot water quickly can seem difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. We’ll walk you through how the Rheem IKONIC unit functions.

How the Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater Works

The Rheem IKONIC Condensing Tankless Water Heater works like a Rheem condensing tankless unit with a slightly different process and added benefits.

Rheem IKONIC Is the New Standard in Tankless Water Heating

Rheem® IKONIC™ is revolutionizing tankless. Our newest tankless water heater combines super high efficiency with smart technology. The goal is to get continuous hot water on demand and save money during times when you’re not using it. Continuous hot water means families can wash the dishes, load the laundry, cook dinner, bathe the kids and take long hot showers. With the built-in recirculation pump, you can choose when and how you want unlimited hot water.

The Inner Workings of a Tankless, Creating Continuous Hot Water

It’s quite a mystery. How does such a small water heater produce a continuous supply of hot water? From the outside, our tankless water heater looks like a simple gray box. However, there is a lot going on in there and we’re showing you the textbook version of how a Rheem® tankless water heater works. It won’t be a mystery anymore. We’ll walk you through how condensing and non-condensing gas tankless units function.

How a Rheem Condensing Water Heater Works

Condensing tankless water heaters are much more efficient than non-condensing water heaters because they have two heat exchangers.

Everything You Want to Know About Tankless Water Heaters

You may have heard about tankless water heaters, but how much do you know about them? We wanted to gather some of the top questions people have about tankless and put it all in one place. This will save you some time researching and help you decide if a tankless water heater is right for you. We’ll take some of the mystery out of a tankless and you’ll be well-informed on the benefits of a Rheem® tankless.

Keeping Your Water Heater at Its Best – Tankless Edition

Now that you’ve invested in a tankless water heater, I bet you’re enjoying the continuous hot water! Your family can take back to back showers while running the laundry and dishwasher at the same time. It’s quite a luxury. Since you’ve installed the tankless, we’re here to help you find out how to make it last as long as possible.

If you have a tank-type water heater, read the tank edition of this article.

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Tankless Water Heater

Tankless gas water heaters can have several advantages over traditional tank-style gas water heaters. With tankless, you’ll enjoy continuous hot water and space savings. There is even the potential for energy savings and lower utility bills. Some tankless models qualify for local rebates. Before deciding if a tankless water heater makes sense for you, there are a few things to consider. Below we’ll review what you need to know before buying a tankless gas water heater—and before the installer arrives—so you won’t be left with any surprises.

Why Do People Purchase a Tankless Water Heater?

Converting your tank water heater to a tankless model is a valuable upgrade for your home. Tankless gas water heaters are available in condensing and non-condensing models to fit any home application. As a homeowner, you can enjoy many benefits by upgrading to tankless – including space and energy savings, lower utility bills, continuous hot water and more.

Save Space

Most traditional tank water heaters hold between 40 to 60 gallons of water and usually measure about 60 inches tall and 24 inches wide.

Never Run Out of Hot Water with Rheem Tankless Water Heaters

If your family uses a lot of hot water throughout the day and you’re always running out of it, it can certainly be frustrating. It slows you down when you have to put things off until the hot water comes back. So, if you want to do laundry, wash dishes, fill the tub for a child’s bath and still have enough hot water to take a hot shower, a Rheem® tankless gas water heater may be the solution for you.

The Benefits of Going Green with a Rheem ENERGY STAR Certified Water Heater

There are a lot of ways that you can go green, but with an energy-efficient water heater, the savings really add up. You’ll be saving energy, money and the environment so you can rest assured that making the switch was worth it.

ENERGY STAR Products That Deliver Savings

Our newest hybrid water heater – Rheem® ProTerra™ Hybrid Electric Water Heater – is ENERGY STAR® certified and uses less energy than a 100-watt incandescent light bulb1.

Rheem Tankless Water Heaters Fit Almost Anywhere

If you’re drawn to the idea of having continuous hot water to meet all your household needs, tankless has likely caught your attention. The other, equally impressive, benefit is they can fit almost anywhere.

Put It in Small Spaces

Our tankless gas water heaters have industry best clearance which means they can fit it into tighter spaces. You can save valuable storage space by having your tankless unit tucked away in a closet or strategically placed in the garage.