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Rheem Performance Platinum 50 Gal. 10-Year Hybrid High Efficiency Smart Tank Electric Water Heater - $799 + shipping

$699

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I just purchased this water heater, normally $1299, for $799 + tax + $75 shipping.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem.../312742081

Steps to get deal:
1) Go to above link
2) Change store to zip code 15010(Edit: use Zip 97322 for $699 instead of $799)
3) Select Ship to Home (unless you happen to live close to this store), add to cart.
4) Check out.

Additional notes:
1) Federal tax credit of $300. State tax credits vary, in my home state we get an additional $400 (bringing this heater down to $99 + $75 shipping + tax).
2) For many/most, the $75 shipping is worth it even if you can get this price locally as these heaters are quite heavy and supposedly must be transported vertically.
3) Do your homework on these hybrid heaters before purchasing. You need 220V to operate. Installation expense is generally much higher with hybrid electric vs standard electric resistance heaters and gas heaters. Hot water recovery is very slow (but you can switch to standard electric mode for rapid recovery when you know your usage will be high, e.g. having company over). They can apparently be loud, so if this will be located close to a bedroom, important to think about. There are important climate and installation location factors to consider--just google.
4) The newest generation of this series from Rheem, called "Proterra" can be had for $1269, a slight discount compared to full price (15% for my location). After carefully examining specs, photos, etc - it seems that the only difference with the Proterra series is built-in leak detection with auto-shutoff. FYI if that feature is important to you, you can add it for $219:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem...513?NCNI-5
5) This is for 50 gallon. Looks like if you need 65 gal or 80 gal, the Proterra is actually on sale (whereas the Performance Platinum is full price), making the Proterra cheaper.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem.../312742081
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I just purchased this water heater, normally $1299, for $799 + tax + $75 shipping.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem.../312742081

Steps to get deal:
1) Go to above link
2) Change store to zip code 15010(Edit: use Zip 97322 for $699 instead of $799)
3) Select Ship to Home (unless you happen to live close to this store), add to cart.
4) Check out.

Additional notes:
1) Federal tax credit of $300. State tax credits vary, in my home state we get an additional $400 (bringing this heater down to $99 + $75 shipping + tax).
2) For many/most, the $75 shipping is worth it even if you can get this price locally as these heaters are quite heavy and supposedly must be transported vertically.
3) Do your homework on these hybrid heaters before purchasing. You need 220V to operate. Installation expense is generally much higher with hybrid electric vs standard electric resistance heaters and gas heaters. Hot water recovery is very slow (but you can switch to standard electric mode for rapid recovery when you know your usage will be high, e.g. having company over). They can apparently be loud, so if this will be located close to a bedroom, important to think about. There are important climate and installation location factors to consider--just google.
4) The newest generation of this series from Rheem, called "Proterra" can be had for $1269, a slight discount compared to full price (15% for my location). After carefully examining specs, photos, etc - it seems that the only difference with the Proterra series is built-in leak detection with auto-shutoff. FYI if that feature is important to you, you can add it for $219:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem...513?NCNI-5
5) This is for 50 gallon. Looks like if you need 65 gal or 80 gal, the Proterra is actually on sale (whereas the Performance Platinum is full price), making the Proterra cheaper.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem.../312742081

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Nov 11, 2020
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marob
Nov 11, 2020
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Ordered one. I've been waiting for these to go on sale again. Thanks
Nov 11, 2020
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HuBu
Nov 11, 2020
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Tempted.
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Zama_747
Nov 11, 2020
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Price is $1299.00 for zip 32812 or 15010. ;-)
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yoga4life
Nov 11, 2020
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I currently have a 50 gal electric water heater. Will it be compatible and easy to instal (by a contractor of course). Dont want to order it, get it here and realize it wont work for our setup
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TealTerrier2430
Nov 11, 2020
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You are a pimp.

I've been waiting to buy this unit for 2 years now, and there is still a local power company credit / refund of $500 in my area, plus $300 federal. Top that off with using a wearecoupons.com coupon code for $36 and I saved another $79 bringing my total cost for this unit at purchase to $799 with tax and shipping included, and then after rebates and tax credit down to $37. The cost of the coupon I purchased.

Basically I'm getting it almost for free.

That is how to buy a water heater. Applause Thank you thank you thank you!
Last edited by TealTerrier2430 November 11, 2020 at 03:37 PM.
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Coolchu
Nov 11, 2020
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not getting the $799 price with any of the zip codes I've tried (including the 15010)

NVM, had to select the Chippewa store and not just the ship to zip code!
Last edited by Coolchu November 11, 2020 at 03:40 PM.
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LoganL1295
Nov 11, 2020
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This is a great deal I ordered mine online installed it myself it's not hard at all.. and you should get a incentive from you're state..

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Quote from yoga4life :
I currently have a 50 gal electric water heater. Will it be compatible and easy to instal (by a contractor of course). Dont want to order it, get it here and realize it wont work for our setup
Standard electric water heaters have the outlet water coming from the top of the unit. This one has them coming from the side, so your existing lines will need to be extended with SS braided flexible lines with appropriate fittings.
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Thanks, got one. Had to use a private browser for them to not try to charge me local price.
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s0b0
Nov 11, 2020
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In for one also! FYI: If you click schedule for delivery or even the extended warranty, the price will change back to $1,299. Thank you OP!
Nov 11, 2020
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BrentB3660
Nov 11, 2020
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Don't even currently need one but bought it anyway. Will cost me $175 after delivery, taxes and rebates! Awesome deal! Thanks so much OP!
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Taco
Nov 12, 2020
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In for one cancelation!
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Seltzerino
Nov 12, 2020
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Thank you OP! I almost bought one a week ago without any discounts. I am glad I waited!
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westshore
Nov 12, 2020
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Thanks OP, in for 1. Tried to do local pickup but it changed price to $1299, so went with shipping and am still saving $425!
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EamonnT
Nov 12, 2020
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Ordered a few minutes ago. Thanks!! I was able to get Scheduled Delivery at my address (nowhere near 15010) and still get the $799 price. I had to go into my Profile and change "My Store" to the Chippewa store first so I could complete the checkout without the price changing back to $1299.

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