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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In addition to SupplyHouse [supplyhouse.com], I also found it at H-MAC Systems [h-mac.com] for slightly less. Both don't seem to stock it directly and either order it from Rheem as needed or have them drop ship it directly.
With the WH being in the garage, I am still on the fence about spending ~$130 more on this. What does everyone else think?
In addition to SupplyHouse [supplyhouse.com], I also found it at H-MAC Systems [h-mac.com] for slightly less. Both don't seem to stock it directly and either order it from Rheem as needed or have them drop ship it directly.
With the WH being in the garage, I am still on the fence about spending ~$130 more on this. What does everyone else think?
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504.1 Antisiphon Devices
An approved means, such as a cold water "dip" tube with a hole at the top or a vacuum relief valve installed in the cold water supply line above the top of the heater or tank, shall be provided to prevent siphoning of any storage water heater or tank.
504.2 Vacuum Relief Valve
Bottom fed water heaters and bottom fed tanks connected to water heaters shall have a vacuum relief valve installed. The vacuum relief valve shall comply with ANSI Z21.22.
607.3 Thermal Expansion Control
Where a storage water heater is supplied with cold water that passes through a check valve, pressure reducing valve or backflow preventer, a thermal expansion control device shall be connected to the water heater cold water supply pipe at a point that is downstream of all check valves, pressure reducing valves and backflow preventers. Thermal expansion control devices shall be sized in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall be sized such that the pressure in the water distribution system shall not exceed that required by Section 604.8.
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504.1 Antisiphon Devices
An approved means, such as a cold water "dip" tube with a hole at the top or a vacuum relief valve installed in the cold water supply line above the top of the heater or tank, shall be provided to prevent siphoning of any storage water heater or tank.
504.2 Vacuum Relief Valve
Bottom fed water heaters and bottom fed tanks connected to water heaters shall have a vacuum relief valve installed. The vacuum relief valve shall comply with ANSI Z21.22.
607.3 Thermal Expansion Control
Where a storage water heater is supplied with cold water that passes through a check valve, pressure reducing valve or backflow preventer, a thermal expansion control device shall be connected to the water heater cold water supply pipe at a point that is downstream of all check valves, pressure reducing valves and backflow preventers. Thermal expansion control devices shall be sized in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall be sized such that the pressure in the water distribution system shall not exceed that required by Section 604.8.
Local utility company gives $400 rebate but I have to use licensed plumber and get a installation permit from city. Installation cost will be $450 to 570 after rebate.
In addition to SupplyHouse [supplyhouse.com], I also found it at H-MAC Systems [h-mac.com] for slightly less. Both don't seem to stock it directly and either order it from Rheem as needed or have them drop ship it directly.
With the WH being in the garage, I am still on the fence about spending ~$130 more on this. What does everyone else think?
Also, can this unit provide instant hot water in electric mode ? should that mode even be used ?
Also, can this unit provide instant hot water in electric mode ? should that mode even be used ?
How long does it take to heat up in heat pump mode?
I thought heat pump mode would be the best since it wouldnt use the electric heaters...
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Also, can this unit provide instant hot water in electric mode ? should that mode even be used ?
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