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Rheem 50 gallon tall electric water heater on clearance at Home Depot - YMMV $495

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Since Home Depot has officially discontinued this Performance Platinum 50 gallon electric tall model and replaced it with the newer Rheem Gladiator water heater, it is a little tricky to provide links to the product. The HD website and Brickseek show the product, but not the price, so I am calling this YMMV, however I found it at multiple stores in the Austin, TX area for $495 and believe it may be that price at many other stores. Original price was $619, and that is the replacement model price at HD.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem...URJy2O90U0



Brickseek link to show stock, but not price:
https://brickseek.com/home-depot-...=205810438

I believe this is the Rheem page on this model:
https://www.rheem.com/product/pro...-rh95-ec2/

This model includes automatic water sensing alarm (warns of leaks) and can be linked to wifi as a smart appliance and at this price is cheaper than the next closest dual 5500W 50 gal tall electric water heater. Seems like it makes sense to get the extra bells and whistles if this size fits your needs, even if you don't want to link it to wifi.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem...URJy2O90U0
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Created 08-07-2019 at 07:39 PM by Brews
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    Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 830 Home Depot Reviews
    Product Name: Rheem Performance Platinum 50 Gal. Tall 12 Year 5500/5500-Watt Elements Mobile Alert Compatible Electric Tank Water Heater
    Product Description: The Rheem Performance Platinum 50 Gal. Electric tall water heater provides an ample supply of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people. This unit comes with two 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements and an automatic thermostat which keeps the water at the desired temperature. PlusOne Water Management control includes multiple user modes and water sensor with audible alarm. A 240-Volt electrical connection is required for installation. A patented magnesium anode rod design incorporates a special resistor that protects the tanks from rust, providing longer tank life. Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve and 3/4 in. water connections are included with the water heater for easy installation. This model has a 12 year limited tank and parts warranty plus a 3 year in home labor warranty. This Rheem Performance Platinum model is Wi-Fi compatible allowing for remote monitoring of the water heater's operation (Wi-Fi Module REWRA631EWH sold separately). 50 Gal. tank provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people; Electric water heater is easy to maintain; Delivers 68 Gal. of hot water in the first hour; 12 year limited warranty on tank and parts for your convenience; 3 year in home labor warranty for peace of mind; 0.95 energy factor indicates one of the most efficient electric water heaters on the market; Dual 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements; PlusOne water management control includes multiple user modes and water sensor with audible alarm; Requires a 240-Volt connection for installation; Tall tank profile fits in a variety of indoor spaces; Wi-Fi compatible with the purchase of (sold separately) for electric water heaters (Wi-Fi model # REWRA631EWH); Designed for easy replacement of your existing water heater; Call 888-988-9935 before noon for same-day service in most areas, or ; Meets new 2015 NAECA Standards;
    Manufacturer: Rheem Water Heaters
    Model Number: XE50T12EC55U1
    Product SKU: 205810438
    UPC: 020352644424
    Maximum Temperature (F): 150
    Returnable: 90-Day
    Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor
    Uniform Energy Factor: 0.93
    Required Volt Connection: 240 volt
    Water Heater Features: Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
    First Hour of Delivery (gallons/hr): 63
    Product Width (in.): 20.25
    Rated Tank Capacity (gallons): 45
    Tank Lining Material: Glass
    Certifications and Listings: 1-UL Listed
    Part Warranty: 12 Year
    Fuel Type: Electric
    Amperage (amps): 22.92 A
    Minimum Temperature (F): 90
    Tank Warranty: 12 Year
    Product Height (in.): 58.875
    Product Weight (lb.): 121lb
    Wattage (watts): 5500 W
    Labor Warranty: 3 Year
    Application Type: Residential
    Finish Family: Gray
    Water Connection Size (in.): .75
    Water Heater Profile: Tall
    Tank Valve Size (in.): .75
    Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons): 50
    Product Depth (in.): 20.25
    50 Gal. tank provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people
    Electric water heater is easy to maintain
    Delivers 63 gallons of hot water in the first hour
    12-year limited warranty on tank and parts for your convenience
    3-year in home labor warranty for peace of mind
    0.93 uniform energy factor indicates an efficient electric water heater
    Dual 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements
    PlusOne water management control includes multiple user modes and water sensor with audible alarm
    Requires a 240-Volt connection for installation
    Tall tank profile fits in a variety of indoor spaces
    Designed for easy replacement of your existing water heater
    Meets 2015 NAECA standards

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    MadPup
    08-07-2019 at 07:51 PM.
    08-07-2019 at 07:51 PM.
    Even the reviews on the Rheem site are not good. Best avoided methinks.
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    08-07-2019 at 07:57 PM.
    08-07-2019 at 07:57 PM.
    Quote from MadPup :
    Even the reviews on the Rheem site are not good. Best avoided methinks.
    The HD site reviews have it at 4.4 stars. Good enough to take a chance when most of the complaints are infant mortality issues or well under the 3 year full parts/labor warranty and 12 year parts warranty period. There are very few reviews on the Rheem site and one of the one star reviews is for a hybrid model, which is not even this product. Another 1 star review was for a problem that was likely fixable with some teflon tape on the (brass) drain valve.
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    08-07-2019 at 09:46 PM.
    08-07-2019 at 09:46 PM.
    Quote from Brews :
    The HD site reviews have it at 4.4 stars. Good enough to take a chance when most of the complaints are infant mortality issues or well under the 3 year full parts/labor warranty and 12 year parts warranty period. There are very few reviews on the Rheem site and one of the one star reviews is for a hybrid model, which is not even this product. Another 1 star review was for a problem that was likely fixable with some teflon tape on the (brass) drain valve.
    15% of total reviews are 1 star that is not good. Even if in the warranty period a water heater is not something you want to be failing and not having hot water for days.
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    08-07-2019 at 10:43 PM.
    08-07-2019 at 10:43 PM.
    My father works plumbing at HD and sells these. Or is supposed to, anyway. He sees these come back with problems and actually recommends not buying Rheem at all. Even though he works at HD, he makes us go buy A.O. Smith from Lowes for all of our investment rentals, even though they are more expensive, as those seem to be better built and last longer. Just his $.02.

    Hey, I'm all about saving a buck, and these Rheems are generally cheaper than the A.O. Smith, even without the clearance price. But, I'd rather not get a call in the middle of the night from my tenants to replace a broken water heater, so I'll take the supposed better one. Would do the same for my own home if we had to.
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    08-08-2019 at 12:49 PM.
    08-08-2019 at 12:49 PM.
    The lower price makes sense, since the product is discontinued.
    A quick Internet search shows good reviews for the manufacturer, and this product line.
    Thanks for posting!
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    08-08-2019 at 07:25 PM.
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    Quote from firebirdgirl20 :
    My father works plumbing at HD and sells these. Or is supposed to, anyway. He sees these come back with problems and actually recommends not buying Rheem at all. Even though he works at HD, he makes us go buy A.O. Smith from Lowes for all of our investment rentals, even though they are more expensive, as those seem to be better built and last longer. Just his $.02.

    Hey, I'm all about saving a buck, and these Rheems are generally cheaper than the A.O. Smith, even without the clearance price. But, I'd rather not get a call in the middle of the night from my tenants to replace a broken water heater, so I'll take the supposed better one. Would do the same for my own home if we had to.
    Lowes used to sell Whirlpools which had really bad reputations. Not sure if the AO Smith stuff is *real* AO Smith or just rebranded Whirlpool junk.

    Screw the big box stores anyway. Go to an actual plumbing supply house and buy there. Its usually close in price and those are the heaters that plumbers install, not the slimmed down stuff that makes money for HD and Lowes.
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    10-19-2019 at 02:49 PM.
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    Quote from MISHNAH :
    Lowes used to sell Whirlpools which had really bad reputations. Not sure if the AO Smith stuff is *real* AO Smith or just rebranded Whirlpool junk.

    Screw the big box stores anyway. Go to an actual plumbing supply house and buy there. Its usually close in price and those are the heaters that plumbers install, not the slimmed down stuff that makes money for HD and Lowes.
    I would definitely agree if you are having a plumber install it for you. They would know through hard experience which heater is most reliable. I can also live without my water heater being connected to the Internet.

    Do most people install their own water heaters?
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    10-31-2019 at 09:05 PM.
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    Quote from mitchflorida :
    I would definitely agree if you are having a plumber install it for you. They would know through hard experience which heater is most reliable. I can also live without my water heater being connected to the Internet.

    Do most people install their own water heaters?
    The model shown on this page is no longer available, discontinued.
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