Smarter Hot Water Solutions from Rheem

The climate in America is changing - dramatically. Energy efficiency, water conservation and environmental stewardship are front of mind for all of us. Customers need a long-lasting, trouble-free source of hot water that treads as lightly on their fuel bills as it does on the environment.

Rheem Water Heating is the only U.S. manufacturer of both tank and tankless water heaters, as well as a provider of solar systems. Being what could be called water-heater agnostic, Rheem is a credible resource to sort out the claims and counterclaims about tank and tankless water heaters and decide what's best for each project and each client.

Rheem tankless water heaters are capable of handling the hot-water needs of homes and most businesses. Used extensively in Europe and Japan, tankless water heaters are hot water made cool. About the size as a medicine cabinet, these powerful, sophisticated units deliver a continuous supply of hot water strictly on demand, eliminating the need for a large storage tank and the cost of heating and re-heating the water. All units carry energy factors in excess of .80, as tested and verified by the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association.

Also called "on-demand" water heaters, water enters the tankless water heater only when the hot-water valve is opened - that is, when there is an actual demand - thus triggering the burner.

Tankless water heaters offer significant advantages to your clients; namely, energy conservation, reduced water heating costs and a continuous flow of hot water whenever it is needed.

Most tankless water heaters come equipped with intelligent electronics that ensure a safe and consistent temperature for as long as needed, as easily adjustable as other digital controls. It may be that your clients wants a temperature of 122°F for a series of loads in a high-efficiency washing machine, then needs to drop it down to a max of 106°F for the baby's bath time, and back up to 110°F for a steamy soak later on.

In new construction, installing tankless water is less costly than installing a tank-type water heater, especially where it can installed outside.

Replacing a tank water heater in an existing home with an indoor tankless hot water heater takes a few extra steps, depending on the water heater's location and the piping layout.

Because tankless water heaters house more powerful burners than their conventional tank counterparts, they require larger gas lines. Indoor tankless water heaters must be vented vertically (through the roof) or horizontally (through the walls). Indoor tankless water heaters have a higher installation cost when replacing tank type water heaters in an existing home, but delivers lower operating costs and a vastly superior hot-water experience.

Rheem Tank Water Heaters provide a large volume of dependable, low-cost hot water. Fuel sources can be natural gas, propane, or electricity.

Tank water heaters are the most common way to heat water in the United States. Residential water heaters typically store between 40 and 50 gallons, heating the water 24/7, usually at the factory setting of 120°F. If demand is high or the unit isn't correctly sized, the hot water can run out. The temperature can be adjusted up or down by a control on the unit.

Tank water heaters are typically located in the garage or basement, which can put the hot-water source far from the point of use. When clients complain that it takes too long for the hot water to reach them, this is typically the reason.

Upgrading a standard 5' x 9' bathroom to a master suite or an in-home spa may require upgrading to a larger water heater, especially if the new bathroom will include a deep soaking tub with a multi-head shower system.

Replacing a tank water heater with another tank water heater is fast and keeps labor costs to a minimum.

Best tank water heaters for luxury bathrooms: the Rheem line of Imperial, Professional, Fury or Marathon models.

• Patented, environmentally-friendly radiant gas burner is virtually impervious to scale and mineral buildup for the life of the water heater.
• Ultra Low NOx gas water heaters reduce nitrous oxide emissions by 75 percent, complying with Southern California's SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District) Rule 1121 limiting emissions.

Innovative Rheem water heating technologies have changed the way Americans heats water for more than 100 years. To get smarter about water heating options for your clients, visit www.smarterhotwater.com.