How to Buy a Rheem Water Heater
Purchasing a new water heater is an important decision that can affect your electric bill and how much hot water is available to you during bath time. If you select the wrong type of water heater, you can face unnecessary costs and the possibility of having unusable equipment. Rheem is an established manufacturer of household heating products, and the company offers a variety of water heaters designed to fit the needs and budgets of consumers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine what type of water heater you need. Rheem offers four types of water heaters for residential customers: gas, electric, tankless and solar. Choose gas if you have pre-existing gas lines; otherwise, contact your local gas company to verify that your home qualifies for service. According to Rheem, tankless water heaters offer an endless supply of hot water and solar heaters are an excellent choice for the energy-efficient consumer as the water is heated by the sun. Visit rheem.com/products to view their current line of water heaters.
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Pick a size. Rheem water heaters come in a variety of tank sizes so that you can select one that holds the capacity of water you need. According to Lowes Home Improvement, choose your water heater size by the number of persons living in your household. Select up to 40 gallons for three people and up to a 50-gallon tank for a four-person household. Lowes advises that if you have five or more people living in your home, opt for a 50-to-80-gallon water heater. If you are unsure of the size you need, check your current water heater.
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Call a dealer. You can search for a local contractor who provides Rheem products by calling customer service at (800) 621-5622 or online at rheem.com/products. Click on the type of water heater you are interested in and enter your postal code in the blue box on the left side of the page. You can also directly contact the Rheem sales department at (334) 260-1500. Speak to your contractor or sales representative about financing options available to you. As of 2009, Rheem offers Kwik Comfort Financing as a payment option for their products.
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