Homeowners

Fall Is the Time for Pumpkin Spice and Checking on Your Water Heater

As the weather gets cooler, you may be thinking about cozying up with a pumpkin spice latte. After a long day of meetings, helping kids with homework, running errands, cooking dinner and cleaning up, you will definitely want to take a hot bath to relax. Make sure you check on your water heater so it’s there for you on the upcoming chilly days.

First, Think About Your Hot Water Needs

Have your days been impacted by not having enough hot water for your family to finish everyday tasks?

Back to School Means Back to a Busy Night Routine

With kids going back to school, anything we can do to make our night routine easier is definitely welcome. Between sports games, dance lessons, homework, dinner and bath time, you’re surely hoping to find ways to bring some ease. With everyone needing to shower to get ready for bed, use the smart features on your water heater to make sure everyone has a hot shower.

Avoid a Cold Shower with the App

No one wants a cold shower.

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.

Do I Need a Water Softener?

There are numerous signs that your home needs a water softener – and some are more obvious than others. Here you’ll learn the damaging effects of hard water and how a water softener can protect your home against these costly and unappealing effects. You’ll also learn whether your home needs a water softener and understand the factors that go into choosing the right softener for your home.

What Is Hard Water, Exactly?

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.

How Products Such as Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters Become ENERGY STAR Certified

Blog post by ENERGY STAR

Why ENERGY STAR?

Since 1992, when the EPA first introduced the ENERGY STAR® label, the program has expanded to more than 70 product categories including heat pump water heaters (also commonly referred to as “electric hybrid water heaters”) and tankless condensing water heaters. Today, ENERGY STAR is now widely recognized as the simple choice for energy efficiency. According to recent surveys, 91% of households recognize the ENERGY STAR brand and most understand the intent of the ENERGY STAR label on their products.

Make Your Energy Choices Count with ENERGY STAR Products

We are proud to be an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. Being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy is an honor. At Rheem®, our constant innovation helps us offer efficient products that help homeowners save energy and are kind to the environment.

Rheem’s 2025 sustainability goals include smart products, responsible processes and inspired people. Our global sustainability initiative, “A Greater Degree of Good,” involves reducing the carbon footprint of our products and manufacturing.

Three Easy Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills with a Smart Water Heater

Why would anyone need a smart water heater? Why would I want anything else to have to control? If either of these questions arise when you hear the words “smart water heater,” you are not alone. However, with a smart water heater, there are three easy ways to save money during the lifetime of a water heater.
Before we get into the three ways to save money with a smart electric water heater,

Resources for Homeowners Affected by the Texas Winter Storm

If you are one of the millions of Texans impacted by the catastrophic winter storms in February 2021, we know the need for support and recovery efforts continues. Here are links to trusted organizations that are providing relief and support services across the state.
If you need help finding a local plumber to assess the plumbing or water heater in your home, please use our Find a Pro search for professional licensed plumbers in your area.

Tax Credits Available on ENERGY STAR Water Heaters

It’s that time of year, when we start gathering our financial documents to do our taxes. If you have an ENERGY STAR® water heater, or other home products, make sure to read this so you don’t miss out on extra money.

What Products Have Tax Credits

There are a variety of high-efficiency products around your home that may be eligible for up to $300 in federal tax credits.1 Get some money back in your pocket for those eco-friendly decisions you’ve made.