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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699+79 delivery - 600 power company credit-300 fed credit = $122 for installation costs
699+79 delivery - 600 power company credit-300 fed credit = $122 for installation costs
Parts cost around $150 from HD. plastic water catch pan, 20 ft PVC, 10 ft 3/4 copper pipe etc.
Hardest parts were to reconfigure water inlet outlet from the top to the side and create new drain line (making hole in the wall to let drain go outside)
It was cheaper than $800-900 installation quote from local plumbers. However I won't get $400 rebate from local electric company since I did not use licensed plumber.
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I've read all previous post about hybrid mode is the best energy saving mode for this water heater. However, econet app keep reminding me to set Energy Saving mode with saying" This Equipment should be set to ENERGY SAVING Mode for maximum efficiency"
What will be the right operating mode for this water heater (Rheel 50gal 5 gen)?
I live in Tucson, AZ and water heater is placed in the insulated garage.
Thank you for your input.
In the winter, the compressor sucks the heated air out of my utility room, hallway, and even my bedroom to heat the water inside the tank! In the summer it's fine because I want it cooler. But it drops my temps a substantial amount in the rooms I mentioned above. You need a sizeable room to install because it sucks a lot of air-or just put it out in the garage if you can manage it.
Yes I noticed a substantial savings on the electricity but froze my ass in winter. Hahah. No joke.
My average garage temp for past 4 weeks is about 67F.
Unit is set for 120F right now and I will leave it in heat pump mode.
thanks for your input
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