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expiredbeedubdub posted Nov 11, 2020 09:20 PM
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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 27, 2020 02:30 AM
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new_berlinNov 27, 2020 02:30 AM
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Quote from goodytwo :
Thank you, I will keep trying. Did you select the shipping option before you added the item to your cart?
yes, shipping option before adding to cart
Nov 27, 2020 06:47 AM
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MurrolemsNov 27, 2020 06:47 AM
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Quote from new_berlin :
yes, shipping option before adding to cart
I've chosen the shipping option before adding it to cart. It looks fine in the cart but when I checkout, it won't let me change the shipping zip code. How are people able to check out?
Nov 27, 2020 06:51 AM
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eliezerlpNov 27, 2020 06:51 AM
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Quote from PoorFatKid :
hmmm. I guess it comes with a longer cable than pictured and you fish it behind the water heater housing somehow to plug it into the controller? If that's not the case how does the valve talk to the controller?
I believe the harness is already there. It should be plug and play. I ordered the kit and I can report back once I receive it...

Here is a video [youtube.com] showing replacement of the LeakGuard sensor which gives me hope it is as they say.
Nov 27, 2020 08:58 AM
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FeistyMagic5176Nov 27, 2020 08:58 AM
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Once I change zip code to 85022 it changes price back to 1299 🤦🏻😰
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Nov 27, 2020 12:12 PM
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Nov 27, 2020 12:12 PM
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Quote from eliezerlp :
I believe the harness is already there. It should be plug and play. I ordered the kit and I can report back once I receive it...

Here is a video [youtube.com] showing replacement of the LeakGuard sensor which gives me hope it is as they say.
You have that cable and plug sticking out of the bottom of you water heater? Mine does not have that. We must have different models.
Nov 27, 2020 02:08 PM
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devalNov 27, 2020 02:08 PM
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Don't see the ship to home option anymore. Is the deal dead?
Nov 27, 2020 02:45 PM
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TurbowellsNov 27, 2020 02:45 PM
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Quote from deval :
Don't see the ship to home option anymore. Is the deal dead?
Did you try Scheduled Delivery? I got to the place order page with the 699 price.

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Nov 27, 2020 03:14 PM
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drmodemNov 27, 2020 03:14 PM
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Yes, deal is dead....
Nov 27, 2020 04:15 PM
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super-flyNov 27, 2020 04:15 PM
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Quote from drmodem :
Yes, deal is dead....
If any of your local stores have it in stock you can do scheduled delivery and it will come from your local store. I tried calling the local store mine was coming from and having them convert it to a pickup instead but they said the only way to do it would be to cancel the order and reorder it as a pickup. However, that changes the price back so I just left it as a scheduled delivery. Scheduled delivery is actually better in my opinion anyways as you can get it a lot sooner.
Nov 27, 2020 04:55 PM
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karlankeNov 27, 2020 04:55 PM
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My successful order flow was to select local delivery in the provided zip code, then checkout - it pops up to ask you to confirm delivery zip code, and I changed it there to my real one. The price stayed the same and it's coming from my local HD
Nov 27, 2020 04:58 PM
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JawtonNov 27, 2020 04:58 PM
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I have this heater. Paid $800 for it and absolutely love it. Never run out of hot water anymore in a house with 4 people, two of which are young boys that enjoy playing in the shower. Would def recommend.
Nov 27, 2020 08:46 PM
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Whatever6750Nov 27, 2020 08:46 PM
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I received mine today. Ordered yesterday! Came from my local home depot. Maybe the trick is it being in stock at your local HD also? Still shows 699 for me. Temped to buy another!
Nov 27, 2020 08:49 PM
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NickelAndDime007Nov 27, 2020 08:49 PM
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Quote from Whatever6750 :
I received mine today. Ordered yesterday! Came from my local home depot. Maybe the trick is it being in stock at your local HD also? Still shows 699 for me. Temped to buy another!
Whats your install cost? Or are you self installing?
Nov 27, 2020 09:07 PM
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Whatever6750Nov 27, 2020 09:07 PM
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Quote from Teck0427 :
Whats your install cost? Or are you self installing?
Installing myself. I install HVAC for a living.

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Nov 27, 2020 09:49 PM
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ViceBuyerNov 27, 2020 09:49 PM
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Unable to replicate this, tried various zip codes. Seems to be officially dead. Does anyone still have any luck getting this at $699?

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