Selecting the Right Water Heater

Climate King  is proud to offer its Buffalo  customers Rheem high-efficiency water heaters.  Rheem Energy Star® water heaters deliver the reliability homeowners demand from a critical home appliance, along with an affordable installation and long-term energy cost savings. That’s important, because water heating is the second-largest energy user in the home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Households typically spend between $400-$600 per year for hot water! Nothing adds more value to a kitchen or bath project than Rheem’s reliable and affordable water heating solutions. Key Features of a Rheem Water Heater (Electric):

• 6-Year Limited Tank and Parts Warranty
• EverKleen™ self cleaning device
• Brass drain valve
• Temperature and pressure relief valve included
• Isolated tank design reduces conductive heat loss
• High efficiency resistored heating elements
• Anode rod equalizes aggressive water action
• Electric junction box located above heating elements for easy installation
• Over-temperature protector cuts off power in excess temperature situations
• Automatic thermostat keeps water at desired temperature
• Meets or exceeds requirements of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
• High performance and lower operating cost
• Compliant with many electric utility incentive programs

There are numerous factors to consider when choosing a new water heater, including type, capacity, efficiency, and cost. Type. While storage water heaters are most common, there are a number of other types of water heaters that may suit your needs. Capacity. Sizing of hot water heaters should be based on the number of occupants and their peak hour water demand and not on the size of the house. The peak hour demand or first-hour rating (FHR) is the measure of how much hot water the heater will deliver in an hour and is required by law to appear on the Energy Guide Label. Don’t buy a water heater bigger than you need, or you’ll be paying to heat water you don’t use! Your Lindstrom Plumbing Technician will perform a capacity test to determine the right size water heater for your home Efficiency. When buying a new water heater make sure to check the energy efficiency rating shown on the Energy Guide labels and look for one with at least 1.5 inches of foam insulation. Cost. It’s very easy to look for an inexpensive water heater and ignore the operating costs. Often the least expensive water heaters are the most expensive to operate. A high-efficiency water heater may cost a little more initially, but reduced operating costs will more then make up for the higher outlay. Check the Energy Guide label to help choose an energy thrifty heater.

Rheem Electric Water Heaters:

• Brass drain valve
• Temperature and pressure relief valve included
• High-efficiency heating elements
• EverKleen™ self-cleaning device
• Electric junction box located above heating elements for easy installation
• Automatic thermostat keeps water at desired temperature
• Over-temperature protector cuts off power in excess temperature situations
• Meets, or exceeds, requirements of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
• Compliant with many electric utility incentive programs

For more on this or any of our other products and services, please contact us. Don’t forget to ask us about our exclusive 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!