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Rheem

Major brand with retail and pro presence.
Rheem, founded 1925, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 8 models across 4 product types: 1 condensing tankless, 1 electric tank, 2 gas tank, 4 heat pump. All heat pump models

Why buyers end up in Rheem

  • Broadest lineup: covers 4 product types, so you can stay in-brand when switching fuel or technology
  • Top-tier efficiency: best model reaches UEF 4.07
  • Smart-home ready: 3 models with Wi-Fi control
  • Strong warranty: up to 10-year tank coverage
  • Has a U.S. manufacturing footprint

Market position

Strong presence in both retail (Home Depot exclusive) and pro channels. Known for heat pump water heater development with the ProTerra line.

Parent company: Paloma Rheem Holdings (formerly Paloma Industries), headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Acquired Rheem in 1988. Completed acquisition of Fujitsu General in August 2025 ($1.8B). Announced majority stake acquisition of Groupe Atlantic (European HVAC leader) in December 2025, expected to close mid-2026.

Known for: Major brand with retail and pro presence. ProTerra heat pump line is a market leader. Strong in HVAC cross-selling (heating, cooling, and water heating under one brand).

Efficiency range

UEF 0.64 to 4.07

Across 8 models with published UEF ratings.

Below are all verified Rheem models with published specs.

Models

Heat Pump Models

ModelBrandUEFFHRHeightEst. Cost/yr
PROPH80 T2 RH400-30Rheem4.0787 gal74.19"~$209
PROPH65 T2 RH400-30Rheem4.0575 gal64.19"~$204
PROPH50 T2 RH400-30Rheem3.8867 gal61.75"~$146
PROPH40 T2 RH400-30Rheem3.8360 gal62.3"~$148

● Best in group

Condensing Tankless Models

ModelBrandUEFMax GPMBTU InputEst. Cost/yr
RTGH-95DVLN-3Rheem0.939.5199,900~$250

Gas Tank Models

ModelBrandUEFFHRHeightEst. Cost/yr
XG40T09HE40U0Rheem0.6581 gal63.75"~$358
XG50T09HE40U0Rheem0.6477 gal62.75"~$363

● Best in group

Electric Tank Models

ModelBrandUEFFHRHeightEst. Cost/yr
PROE50 T2 RH95Rheem0.9363 gal58.63"~$607
Beyond specs, here's the ownership experience with Rheem.

Manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing footprint
  • Montgomery, Alabama (water heaters)
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas (HVAC systems)
  • Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Where to buy

Channels: Retail, Wholesale, Contractor

Retail partners: Home Depot

Two distinct product tiers: Performance/Performance Platinum sold at Home Depot; Professional/Professional Prestige sold through plumbing wholesale and contractors. Pro models use higher-quality components (brass vs plastic drain valves, etc.).

Technology

  • ProTerra heat pump technology
  • LeakGuard leak detection and auto shut-off
  • EcoNet smart connectivity and WiFi
  • condensing tankless

Product lines

Retail Lines Home Depot

Performance Value tier for Home Depot
Performance Platinum Premium tier for Home Depot, higher efficiency
Performance Platinum ProTerra Heat pump models at Home Depot

Pro Lines

Professional Standard contractor/wholesale tier
Professional Prestige Premium contractor/wholesale tier with brass components
Professional Prestige ProTerra Heat pump models through pro channel with LeakGuard

Warranty

Performance (Home Depot entry) 6-year limited
Performance Platinum (Home Depot premium) 12-year limited
ProTerra heat pump 10-year limited
Tankless (condensing) 15-year heat exchanger, 5-year parts

Competitive across all segments; tankless heat exchanger warranty matches industry leaders

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