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Rheem ProTerra 50 Gal. Hybrid Heat Pump Smart Electric Water Heater (XE50T10HS45U1) on sale for
$1487.20. Select free Ship to Store where available otherwise delivery starts from $55.
- Note: Pricing and Availability may vary by location.
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- Additional Savings:
- Local Energy Rebates: Look under the product price for text similar to 'Get Up to $_,__ in Rebates for ____' and click on the link then input your zip code to check for available local utility rebates and what terms they require. Terms may include 'must be a customer, must replace current storage heater and must be installed according to manufacturer specifications' are typically required options.
- Please refer to the available Tax Credit / Energy Rebate forms for specific details and information that you will need to qualify.
About this Item:
- Product Spec Sheet
- Provides an estimated energy cost savings of $375 per year compared to a 50 Gal. electric conventional water heater
- Pays for itself in energy cost savings thanks to an amazing 3.88 uniform energy factor and features that deliver long-term savings
- Protects your home from potential water damage with LeakGuard, the 360° leak detection system and the auto shut-off valve that shuts off incoming water and locks water in
- Smartest: built-in EcoNet Wi-Fi technology allows you to manage hot water and avoid cold showers track weekly, monthly and yearly energy usage and manage heating schedule your mobile device
- Flexible: select the efficiency or performance you want with modes such as high demand mode to provide more hot water when needed there's even a vacation mode to save energy and costs when you're away
- Sediment diffusion: fights sediment build-up at the bottom of the tank to prolong tank life and maintain efficiency
- More hot water: provides more hot water than many standard residential electric models providing ample hot water for households with 3-people to 5-people
- 10-Year Warranty
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Worst was when Rheem approved exchange but Home Depot wouldn't honor exchange, that's after brought defective water heater back to customer service counter. Spend hours in a deadlock with Home Depot manager and Rheem on the phone with each other….
Now I got a dumb water heater
Leak sensor faulty-had to bypass to get unit to open valve and operate
Replaced heat pump temp sensor and still reports heat pump failures
Had do disconnect wifi , due to constant alarms
When heat pump ran-it was very loud
Overall junk and no rheem support
Certainly didn't save any on utility bills
When comparing ProTerra heat pump water heaters in 120V and 240V, the 120V models offer a simpler, plug-in installation, making them ideal for replacing gas units or upgrading to high efficiency without needing a 240V electrical upgrade. 240V models offer faster heating and potentially better performance in colder climates but require a more complex installation.
Here's a more detailed comparison:
120V ProTerra Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heaters:
Installation: Simpler, plug-in design; no need for 240V electrical work.
Ideal for: Drop-in gas unit replacement, high-efficiency upgrades without electrical panel upgrades.
Efficiency: Still highly efficient, offering up to 5x the efficiency of a standard gas water heater.
Models: Available in dedicated and shared circuit models.
Example: Rheem ProTerra Plug-in Heat Pump Water Heater with HydroBoost plugs into any standard 120V outlet.
240V ProTerra Heat Pump Water Heaters:
Installation: Requires 240V electrical service and potentially more complex installation.
Ideal for: Larger homes with high hot water demand, potentially better performance in colder climates.
Efficiency: Still highly efficient, but may require more electrical infrastructure.
Faster Heating: 240V resistive elements heat water faster than 120V.
Example: 240V models often have larger tank sizes and faster recovery times.
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It is worth having someone take a look at it to see if it can be fixed before I order a new one? If I order a new one, how hard is it to install myself? I want to save some money
The overall process is not that hard. I recommend you watch few videos on how to, try to match the original one, the plumbing can get tricky + you dealing w gas and flame.
It is worth having someone take a look at it to see if it can be fixed before I order a new one? If I order a new one, how hard is it to install myself? I want to save some money
It is worth having someone take a look at it to see if it can be fixed before I order a new one? If I order a new one, how hard is it to install myself? I want to save some money
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It is worth having someone take a look at it to see if it can be fixed before I order a new one? If I order a new one, how hard is it to install myself? I want to save some money
Do plan to replace it. Have money set away, so that you aren't caught off guard.
Ease of replacement depends on a ton of things. If yours is floor mounted and you can find the exact model, it's fairly straight forward. Consider replacing the immediate piping/filter if applicable.
But, if you're like me, yours will leak. Still kind of work, but leak. And it will be on an elevated platform. And that platform will, obviously, have water damage. And even after draining, it is going to weigh a ton. So, you shut the water off and disconnect everything. Throw the old one in the back yard. Spend a while replacing the platform's base board, which is covered in spray on texturing just to make a mess/make it more difficult. Then, you have a new one, which has nothing to grab onto its cylindrical shape. And it's also heavy. So, you use a motorcycle jack to get it up onto the platform. Then, none of the hoses line up. So, you make another Home Depot trip to get things to line up. Except it is after 8pm, so Home Depot is closed. And you have to drive to some sketchy hardware store that is open until 10pm to buy random hoses/connectors. And then, hours later, finally hot water. And what does the wife say to you after hours doing this? "Well, I saw a video on YouTube, and it only took him 5 minutes to install a new water heater." 😵
If you're going the pay someone route, or you're a better handyman than me, consider the full electric route. I live and have lived with multiple women, so I appreciate the concept of instant hot water. Many garages have 240V plugs, which greatly facilitates the installation. Mount it, route the water lines, and plug it in. But, this is really only economically beneficial if you live in areas with cheaper electricity than natural gas. And only worth the headache if you cannot find a replacement model that is a direct fit for your old water heater. And, again, the whole 240V plug aspect.
But, both types of heaters I believe qualify for a tax credit if they are Energy Star compliant - for now. So, a preemptive upgrade could make some sense. If the old tank is still working, you could possibly get a few bucks for it. Hopefully this helps give you things to consider based on bad advice from some random person on the internet.
I will try replacing the thermocouple and see if that works, thanks!
Do plan to replace it. Have money set away, so that you aren't caught off guard.
Ease of replacement depends on a ton of things. If yours is floor mounted and you can find the exact model, it's fairly straight forward. Consider replacing the immediate piping/filter if applicable.
But, if you're like me, yours will leak. Still kind of work, but leak. And it will be on an elevated platform. And that platform will, obviously, have water damage. And even after draining, it is going to weigh a ton. So, you shut the water off and disconnect everything. Throw the old one in the back yard. Spend a while replacing the platform's base board, which is covered in spray on texturing just to make a mess/make it more difficult. Then, you have a new one, which has nothing to grab onto its cylindrical shape. And it's also heavy. So, you use a motorcycle jack to get it up onto the platform. Then, none of the hoses line up. So, you make another Home Depot trip to get things to line up. Except it is after 8pm, so Home Depot is closed. And you have to drive to some sketchy hardware store that is open until 10pm to buy random hoses/connectors. And then, hours later, finally hot water. And what does the wife say to you after hours doing this? "Well, I saw a video on YouTube, and it only took him 5 minutes to install a new water heater." 😵
If you're going the pay someone route, or you're a better handyman than me, consider the full electric route. I live and have lived with multiple women, so I appreciate the concept of instant hot water. Many garages have 240V plugs, which greatly facilitates the installation. Mount it, route the water lines, and plug it in. But, this is really only economically beneficial if you live in areas with cheaper electricity than natural gas. And only worth the headache if you cannot find a replacement model that is a direct fit for your old water heater. And, again, the whole 240V plug aspect.
But, both types of heaters I believe qualify for a tax credit if they are Energy Star compliant - for now. So, a preemptive upgrade could make some sense. If the old tank is still working, you could possibly get a few bucks for it. Hopefully this helps give you things to consider based on bad advice from some random person on the internet.
I didn't have time to look into it then, but about 2-3 weeks ago, I looked in more detail adn saw the pilot light was out. I looked up some videos on how to reignite the pilot light and did that and the thing turned back on but it kept making knocking sounds for hours. Idk how long it lasted since I fell asleep. When I woke up in the morning, I saw the pilot light went out again, and I tried to reignite it and it wouldn't reignite.
So I think there is indeed something broken, and idk what.. Someone suggested replacing the thermocouple and see if that works. That's relatively cheap, I think, so seems worth trying before investing in another water heater.
Mine is floor mounted, I think. It's in some closet space on the 3rd floor. Right next to it is an HVAC.
If you're replacing a gas water heater you may not save much utility costs overall.
If you're replacing an electric water heater, then your savings depend on how you heat the air in your house. If, like most homes, you heat with a heat pump or gas, then you will likely see significant overall savings year round since these are both so much more efficient than the resistive electric heat of a standard electric water heater. If you heat your home with resistive heat (which in New England would seem to be cost prohibitive), then you will only see savings in the summer. In the winter you won't get an overall benefit.
I've had the 80 gallon version of this water heater for about 31 months and have seen a huge drop in our electric costs year round. Our home is heated primarily via heat pump.
I will try replacing the thermocouple and see if that works, thanks!
The Performance Platinum does not have this feature.
If you already have leak detectors and a whole-house water shutoff valve, no need for the more expensive option.
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After the sale price, the federal tax credit, the local utility rebate and 10% off using a code I had for my Home Depot credit card, I will have paid about $348 for the 65 gallon version of this water heater!
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