The Rheem Prestige™ Series hybrid heat pump water heater won the 2014 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the plumbing category. It has an energy factor of 2.45, and it costs less than $16 a month to operate ...

One of the reasons that people have favored the Rheem/Ruud heat pump water heaters is because they are quiet. Rated at a low 49 dB, you could install one in most places around the house and not notice ...

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If you've been considering upgrading to a heat pump water heater, this homeowner's review might be the final push you need. Homeowner — as well as tinkerer and energy enthusiast — Darren ...

Guess who has two thumbs and no hot water? This guy!!! Our house is set up for gas everything: stove, oven, clothes dryer, furnace, and of course the water heater. We have enough power to switch to ...

Heating water more efficiently can be a real money-saver, and utility rebates and federal incentives have made heat pump water heaters more affordable than ever. Mount Pleasant resident David Thompson ...

Atlanta-headquartered Rheem‘s heat pump has been given an “exemplary performance” nod in the US Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge. DOE launched the Heat Pump Challenge because, ...

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If you’re looking to replace an aging (or failed) water heater, particularly a standard gas or electric one, you’re in luck. Chances are good that any newer model will be more energy-efficient than ...

The HP-40 hybrid is a 40-gallon hybrid heat pump water heater for smaller residential applications. It has twice the efficiency of a standard electric water heater, says the company. The unit offers ...