Gladiator 50 Gal. Tall 12 Year 5500/5500-Watt Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection and Auto Shutoff
$789.00
- Built-in leak detection and auto shutoff protects your home
- Built-in EcoNet WiFi enables control & monitoring at home or away
- Provides ample hot water for homes with 3-5 people
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Product Overview
The Rheem Gladiator 50 Gal. electric water heater provides an ample supply of hot water for households with 3 to 5 people. The Gladiator water heater is unlike any other water heater because it provides the Power to Know, the Power to Control, and the Power to Protect. The Power to Know: detect potential leaks with the 360° LeakSense Leak Detection system. The Power to Control: integrated EcoNet Wi-Fi enables management of water temperature, tracking of energy usage and monitoring from your phone. The Power to Protect: Features the LeakGuard Auto Shutoff Valve, which engages in the unlikely event a leak is detected, to protect your home from water damage. Its self-cleaning feature prolongs tank life and maintains the water heater's efficiency. As a Performance Platinum, the Gladiator has a 12-year limited tank and parts warranty plus a 3-year in home labor warranty. This model comes with 2 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements.
- 50 Gal. tank provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people
- Power to know: built-in LeakSense leak detection system alerts you of any leak large or small, internal or external
- Power to control: built-in EcoNet Wi-Fi technology allows you to manage hot water, track energy usage, and set modes like vacation mode from your mobile device
- Power to protect: protect your home from water damage with LeakGuard, the auto shut-off valve that shuts off incoming water and locks water in
- Delivers 63 Gal. of hot water in the first hour
- Self-cleaning: fights sediment build-up at the bottom of the tank to prolong tank life and maintain efficiency
- Hot water availability indicator: know before hot water runs out via EcoNet Wi-Fi app
- Vacation mode: save money on water heating costs while away by setting your water heater in vacation mode from your mobile device with the EcoNet Wi-Fi app
- 12-year limited warranty on tank and parts for your convenience
- 3-year in home labor warranty for peace of mind
- 0.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) means it's high efficiency, saving money on energy bills with low energy usage
- Dual 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements
- Requires a 240-Volt connection for installation
- Thick, premium sacrificial anode rod and Rheemglas tank lining combine to protect the tank from corrosive elements in the water
- As with any WiFi connected device, for best performance use your phone or tablet to check the WiFi signal strength in the area where the water heater will be installed prior to purchase
- Call 1-855-400-2552 before noon for same-day installation service in most areas, or visit our Water Heater Installation page for more information.
- California residents
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| Ratings | (1080) | (1534) | (6070) | (2168) |
| Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons) | 50 gal | 50 gal | 50 gal | 50 gal |
| Application Type | Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Water Heater Profile | Tall | Medium | Medium | Tall |
| Required Volt Connection | 240 volt | 240 volt | 240 volt | 240 volt |
| Wattage (watts) | 5500 W | 5500 W | 4500 W | 4500 W |
| Household Size | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Efficiency Level | High | High | High | High |
| Water Heater Features | Glass-Lined Tank,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve,Vacation Mode,WiFi | Glass-Lined Tank,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve,Vacation Mode,WiFi | Glass-Lined Tank,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve,Vacation Mode,WiFi | Glass-Lined Tank,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve,Vacation Mode,WiFi |
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Specifications
Dimensions
| Kilo Watt | 5.5 | Product Depth (in.) | 20.25 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Height (in.) | 58.375 in | Product Width (in.) | 22.25 in |
| Tank Valve Size (in.) | 0.75 in | Water Connection Size (in.) | 3/4 in |
Details
| Amperage (amps) | 22.92 A | Application Type | Residential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Level | High | Electricity Phase | Single Phase |
| Finish Family | Gray | First Hour of Delivery (gallons/hr) | 63 |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Household Size | 3-5 |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Maximum Temperature (F) | 150 °F |
| Minimum Temperature (F) | 90 °F | Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons) | 50 gal |
| Number of Elements | 2 | Pack Size | 1 |
| Power Options | Hardwired | Product Weight (lb.) | 123 lb |
| Rated Tank Capacity (gallons) | 45 gal | Remote Access | Remote Access |
| Required Volt Connection | 240 volt | Requires Hub? | No Hub Required |
| Returnable | 90-Day | Smart Home | Smart Home Enabled |
| Smart Home Protocol | Wi-Fi | Tank Lining Material | Glass |
| Tank Warranty | 12 Year | Uniform Energy Factor | 0.92 |
| Voice Control Hub Required | No Voice Control | Water Heater Features | Glass-Lined Tank,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve,Vacation Mode,WiFi |
| Water Heater Profile | Tall | Wattage (watts) | 5500 W |
| Works With | Google Assistant |
Warranty / Certifications
| Certifications and Listings | UL Listed | Labor Warranty | 3 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Warranty | 12 Year |
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Customer Reviews
Jun 22, 2022
Easy install, does what it says it will do
Perfectly sufficient water heater for my family of 5. It recovers very quickly and was able to produce a lot of hot water within the first hour of installing it. It was easy to install and the app is handy when you want tonmake sure you have enough hotnwater before you go hop in the shower.
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Apr 15, 2022
Excellent Hot Water
Installed this heater in September 2019. Hardest part was walking it up 4 floors. That was absolutely BRUTAL. I took a gamble as I read mixed reviews, especially the dreaded "A120" code. That was easily solvable. During the removal of the old heater and install of the new one, a small bit of water found its way into the pan. That what's throws the code. I set up a small shop fan and let it blow for a few hours to dry out the bottom moisture sensing ring. Bingo! code cleared. Auto close valve reset with no issues. I also opted to use SharkBite fittings and valves with 1/2" copper pipe. (Why? Well, I'm lazy and I've never had one leak in 15 years. They're approved for use in all 50 states. They're also good to 200 psi.) I decided to add a filter on the cold-water supply side too, glad I did. Easy to blow down and even easier to replace the filter element when needed. Oh, and yes, I have an expansion tank, it's not visible from the angle I took the photo. I opted for the Econet module. I'm glad I did. You can incorporate this into your schedule and lower the heater temperature on your schedule. You can also use geofencing. Works like a BOSS. The 12-year warranty is also a big plus. All things considered; I highly recommend this unit.
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Apr 7, 2022
Needs service out of the box
Do not buy one with the leak sensor. The sensor does not work and shuts the water off. I have not even used it yet and rheem wants me to call a repair man.
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Response from RheemMay 5, 2022
Hi Brett,
Thank you for this review. We understand the frustration this may have caused and apologize for the inconvenience. The water heater you are reviewing comes with 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as, a 3-year full in home labor warranty. Please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. at your earliest convenience to speak with one of our analysts.
Derius
Thank you for this review. We understand the frustration this may have caused and apologize for the inconvenience. The water heater you are reviewing comes with 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as, a 3-year full in home labor warranty. Please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. at your earliest convenience to speak with one of our analysts.
Derius
Mar 21, 2022
Leaking on first fill up out of box.
Immediately started to leak on the first fill up out of the box. Im very unimpressed! Looks like it will be a cold shower tomorrow morning until I can get Rheem on the phone. I didn’t even get a chance to energize the heater.
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Response from RheemJun 8, 2022
Hi,
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced because of the performance of your water heater. The water heater you have reviewed includes a 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as a 3-year full in-home labor warranty for your peace of mind. If you are still in need of assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warranty coverage and service options.
Derius
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced because of the performance of your water heater. The water heater you have reviewed includes a 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as a 3-year full in-home labor warranty for your peace of mind. If you are still in need of assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warranty coverage and service options.
Derius
Mar 11, 2022
Lasted 4 Months before leak…
Bought new online from HD in Nov 2020.Worked fine for 4months until the alarm sensor started going off.Trouble connecting EcoNet to the WiFi didn’t help anything.Unit is leaking and waking us up in the night for months.Been a 4 month ordeal getting HD+Rheem to work together to replace the unit.Had to find a technician and pay to confirm what I was telling them.Now have to pay to uninstall the old, buy a new one, pay have it installed, then they’ll reimburse me with a check.Keep searching!!
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Response from RheemJun 9, 2022
Hi Richard,
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced because of the leaking on your water heater. The water heater that you have reviewed included a 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as a 3-year full in-home labor warranty. If you are still in need of assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warranty coverage, and service options available to you on this issue.
Derius
Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced because of the leaking on your water heater. The water heater that you have reviewed included a 12-year parts and tank warranty, as well as a 3-year full in-home labor warranty. If you are still in need of assistance, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. Our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you with warranty coverage, and service options available to you on this issue.
Derius
Jan 27, 2022
Rheem Hot Water Tank
Easy to transfer from the store by putting the seats down in the SUV. Installs fairly easy. Suggest buying at the same time all new connectors for your hot & and cold line attachments - dont use your old ones. It will save you from multiple trips back to Home Depot during the install.
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Jan 26, 2022
Piece of Mind
Happy with performance and added features such as leak protection and advanced controls. Really like the 12 year warranty.
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Jan 2, 2022
6 month old Junk
Worst purchase ever... If you like waking up to leak alarms when there aren't any, no one showing up to repair it, being sent parts to repair it yourself, and resetting bluetooth every time you lose power - BUY IT!! Stick with a basic water heater!
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Response from RheemJan 10, 2022
Hi Dennis,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and would like to speak with you in greater detail about your customer service request. I will be reaching out to you the email address you have provided and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Jennifer
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and would like to speak with you in greater detail about your customer service request. I will be reaching out to you the email address you have provided and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Jennifer
Dec 13, 2021
Major piece of junk **DO NOT BUY**
Doesn't connect very easy to the WIFI, and it's literally on the other side of the wall. Controller burnt up and is now useless. They want me to uninstall it and bring the whole thing back, to replace control panel
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Response from RheemMar 22, 2022
Please call Technical Support at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST and one of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.
We apologize for the inconvenience and we would like to opportunity to assist you with any questions or concerns you have about the application. Please call our dedicated EcoNet Support Team at 800.255.2388 between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM EST and one of our analysts will be happy to help you.
Jennifer
We apologize for the inconvenience and we would like to opportunity to assist you with any questions or concerns you have about the application. Please call our dedicated EcoNet Support Team at 800.255.2388 between the hours of 8 AM and 8 PM EST and one of our analysts will be happy to help you.
Jennifer
Jun 13, 2021
garbage lasted 6 months, rheem support useless
we bought this December 2020, nothing but A105 lower element errors. this results in no hot water. Rheem support said it would be a month before anyone could look at it. Garbage. I replaced the (tested good) element, same error. HD has none in stock so I can't even swap it...
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Response from RheemJun 14, 2021
Hi Aaron,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and would like to speak with you in greater detail about your customer service request. I will be reaching out to you the email address you have provided and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Jennifer
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and would like to speak with you in greater detail about your customer service request. I will be reaching out to you the email address you have provided and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Jennifer
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