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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If it hasn't been stated, note that these units have a compressor on top, and as such are very top heavy.
UPDATE I was able to use scheduled delivery to successfully order at the sale price even though ship to home options wouldn't work!! Thank you guys!
I currently have a direct vent, gas tank that is 25 years old and gets just enough hot water for a 10 minute shower. This seems like a great upgrade all the way around including the fact that I won't need to buy an overpriced power vent unit that will likely be less efficient than this unit is anyways.
This is now a local pickup (for very select locations) only deal.
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According to my Sense energy monitor, my current traditional WH has an average consumption of ~2800 kWh per year which translates to about $380 / year. Per the Energy Guide, an estimate of yearly usage for the replacement is 866 kWh. Based on these numbers, the Federal Tax Credit, and my fuzzy math it should pay off in about 4 years.
If in the dead of summer it is able to cool the garage even slightly I'll be happy much before it actually breaks even $-wise!
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According to my Sense energy monitor, my current traditional WH has an average consumption of ~2800 kWh per year which translates to about $380 / year. Per the Energy Guide, an estimate of yearly usage for the replacement is 866 kWh. Based on these numbers, the Federal Tax Credit, and my fuzzy math it should pay off in about 4 years.
If in the dead of summer it is able to cool the garage even slightly I'll be happy much before it actually breaks even $-wise!
Thanks and rep to the OP!
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I like it because since the "hybrid" part is just an air conditioner (think how an air conditioner spits out hot air outside and cold air inside. This design spits cold air out the vent and hot air into coils to heat your water) - it cools and dehumidifies my basement.
It also costs like pennies a day to run. I have the 80 gallon, and even though the EnergyGuide says it'll cost me $160/year to run, my usage is closer to $106. This beats the heck out of my gas heater that I replaced which was closer to $300 to run.
I highly recommend if you are able to install it. If you live in a cold climate and can only install in a garage or something, you're better off going gas, and if not that, just do electric, as this heater will basically be exactly that in the cold months (hybrid system doesn't do well under 45 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Also - if you're a DIYer, the utility rebates might not work for you in your state, as you need a licensed installer to sign your paperwork. Check beforehand if you're counting on this.
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