RHEEM UNVEILS ENERGY-SAVING POWERED DAMPER TECHNOLOGY THAT MEETS ENERGY STAR® PHASE II CRITERIA

A less expensive alternative to condensing water heater technology, the new dampers automatically retain the heat in the flue after the burner shuts down, cutting standby heat losses Read More

RHEEM EXPANDS PDV WATER HEATER OFFERING WITH 65- AND 75-GALLON MODELS FOR HIGH-DEMAND APPLICATIONS

Rheem’s full line of Power Direct Vent Water Heaters avoids negative air pressure issues by drawing combustion air from outside the home. Built-in blower cools exhaust gases, permitting longer vent runs with plastic pipe, enhancing placement flexibility. Read More

RHEEM UNVEILS 40-GALLON HYBRID HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER FOR SMALLER RESIDENTIAL APPLICATIONS

First-to-market with a fully integrated, 50-gallon heat pump water heater in 2009, Rheem delivers yet another industry first: the HP-40 hybrid, a 40-gallon unit with an Energy Factor of 2.0—twice the efficiency of a standard electric water heater Read More

RHEEM-RUUD WATER HEATING RELEASES LATEST UPDATE OF CERTISPEC COMMERCIAL SIZING SOFTWARE

Feature-rich, Version 3.2 offers a wide assortment of benefits: fuel cost calculator, competitive cross reference, Ultra High Efficiency model references, easy access to recent projects, and the ability to e-mail job files as attachments Read More

NEW RHEEM-RUUD SPIDERfire® COMMERCIAL WATER HEATERS OFFER THERMAL EFFICIENCIES UP TO 95%

Ultra high efficiency units, available in six inputs up to 350,000 BTU/hour, feature a patented heat transfer system, designed and made by Rheem Read More

Rheem Manufacturing Joins the Green Mechanical Council

Atlanta (NOVEMBER 19, 2009)— Rheem Manufacturing Company recently announced that it has joined the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech). The announcement follows Rheem’s recent decision to sponsor the Green Mechanical Awards, which “recognize mechanical/plumbing contractor and design/build firms that are creating the most fuel- and cost-efficient systems in residential and commercial applications.” Read More

BuildingGreen Honors Rheem Heat Pump Water Heater as Top-Ten Product

The new integrated air-source HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater from Rheem Water Heating was recently named one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 Green Building Products for 2009. Read More

RHEEM HP-50 HEAT PUMP WATER HEATER MAKES ITS PACIFIC NORTHWEST DEBUT IN PORTLAND

Rheem Water Heating teams with Portland General Electric to launch the new ENERGY STAR®-listed HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater at a special outdoor educational session for local plumbing contractors. Read More