Performance 38 Gal. Short 6 Year 4500/4500-Watt Elements Electric Tank Water Heater
$479.00
- Inner tank design raises efficiency by lowering standby heat loss
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474Questions
Q:How can I increase the temp.
by|Mar 27, 2023
1 Answer
Q:Need to replace thermostat. Is it in stock?
by|Mar 25, 2023
2 Answers
Q:My Rheem 47 gallon electric heater was installed in 2009. Has it reached its life expectancy?
by|Mar 21, 2023
2 Answers
Q:Can I install a 24 hour timer on this unit since I only require hot water in the morning?
by|Mar 18, 2023
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Jan 18, 2023
The upper thermostat screws were loose resulting in burning part...
The upper thermostat screws were loose resulting in burning part of the plastic cover that goes over it. Once the screws are tightened we have not had any issues. Rheem customer support provided a $150 reimbursement to call a plumber, but we ended up fixing it ourselves by tightening the screws. I recommend opening both thermostat covers and ensure that the screws are tighten.
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Response from RheemMar 8, 2023
Hi James,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the screws on your water heater thermostat connections and hope the issue has been resolved. The water heater you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty as well as a 1-year labor warranty for your convenience. If you still need assistance, 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.
Derius
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the screws on your water heater thermostat connections and hope the issue has been resolved. The water heater you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty as well as a 1-year labor warranty for your convenience. If you still need assistance, 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.
Derius
May 18, 2022
donot like it
started leaking in 10 weeks cannot stop it well not buy donot like it
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Response from RheemMay 19, 2022
Hi Milton,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for the inconvenience the water leak has caused you to experience and would love an opportunity to better assist you. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. Please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST at your earliest convenience. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to help you with warranty coverage options available to you.
Derius
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We apologize for the inconvenience the water leak has caused you to experience and would love an opportunity to better assist you. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. Please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST at your earliest convenience. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to help you with warranty coverage options available to you.
Derius
Apr 11, 2022
Very happy with tank
I bought and installed this 30 gallon tank with a tank timer about 2 months ago and couldn't be happier with it. It installed easily and ended up fitting perfectly in my crawl space. Was very, very impressed they included 2 insulation blankets and tape to wrap the entire tank twice. I converted from oil tankless hot water to electric and regret not have doing it sooner!
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Response from RheemOct 31, 2022
Hi,
Thank you for this 5-star review! We are glad to hear your new Rheem Water Heater is working great for you! If you need assistance with your water heater, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST
Derius
Thank you for this 5-star review! We are glad to hear your new Rheem Water Heater is working great for you! If you need assistance with your water heater, please call our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST
Derius
Feb 1, 2022
Easy to install in my 1027 sq.ft. home. 30...
Easy to install in my 1027 sq.ft. home. 30 gal is perfect for just me!
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Oct 29, 2021
Dangerous Lack of Quality Control. S/N M362126316
See the pic. Yellow wire for top element was clamped against heater body by thermostat bracket, which pierced the insulation and grounded wire against the heater body. All the lights in the house dimmed/brightened on fire-up, as if someone tossed a plugged-in toaster into a filled bathtub. No hot water. Breaker wasn't tripped. Found top element wire melted through, as in pic, so unit was dead. Bypassed the dead wire with the same one from the departing Rheem heater. Heater fired up OK, but now was heating excessively, tripping its Reset button. Testing of both thermostats showed both were bad, allowing excess heat. Home Depot was good about picking up this dangerous/defective unit. Following these events, house experienced lots of new electrical issues that required professional investigation. Concerning/disappointing purchase that could have been avoided with even elementary QC in the Mexican plant.
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Sep 7, 2021
Not well made
Bought the "best" of their small units from HD for my cottage. Just under 5 years and it already needs replacing. It lost heat, the unit leaks internally, its rusted out from behind the temperature & pressure valve. There's rust and water accumulation in the drip pan. Maybe they will replace it since its still under warranty, or maybe I'll have to pay a "price difference", which seems to be the opposite what a warranty is all about. Wont know until I disconnect it, drain it, haul it back to Home Depot and hope the associate doesn't become glassy-eyed with confusion when I try to explain it. Since this is the only Rheem product I've ever purchased, they have a 100% failure rate in my experience. I expect better from manufacturers of so-called "durable goods" like water heaters. In the future, as long as I have the option of any other brand available to me, I will not purchase another Rheem product.
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Response from RheemSep 30, 2021
Hi Steve,
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience ad hope your local store was able to help you. If you have any questions or concerns about the warranty process please call 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.
Jennifer
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience ad hope your local store was able to help you. If you have any questions or concerns about the warranty process please call 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.
Jennifer
Feb 10, 2021
Excellent water heater! I picked a shorty so I could put a shelf above it for towels, it is in th...
Excellent water heater! I picked a shorty so I could put a shelf above it for towels, it is in the utility closet in my bathroom. (Trailer) I went with the 30 gallon because the 38 wouldn't have fit through the doorway. It replaced a 16 year old 30 gallon Bradford White that did me just fine until it developed a small leak in the tank. I'm looking forward to a reduced electric bill. Estimated yearly cost of operation on the Bradford White was $555 compared to $293 on the Rheem.
I have only had it for a day but initial operation went as smooth as could be! Zero issues, no leaks, nothing to complain about. I just let it fill up with the bathroom faucet opened up, purged all of the air out of the tank, flipped the breaker on, and I had hot water in no time! Heats MUCH faster than the one it replaced, no comparison. Time will tell how it really performs though. I flush the sediment out every 6 months and replace the anode rod every 2 years in my water heaters to get the most out of them. I recommend you do the same.
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Dec 13, 2020
The original water heater that was installed in my condo back in 2006 finally crapped out. I was ...
The original water heater that was installed in my condo back in 2006 finally crapped out. I was able to purchase unit and have it installed the same day. It is a quality product even though it was a bit smaller at 38 gal vs the original 40 gal tank. Other than that it seems to be working just fine. Very happy with the product! Cost of the install was highway robbery because it was located inside versus in a garage or outside which doubled the price.
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Oct 24, 2020
Works great for our family of 5. Always hot water...
Works great for our family of 5. Always hot water available. My daughter and I can both wash our hair and will not run out of hot water.
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Oct 8, 2020
Outstanding Transaction by Home Depot and Rheem !!! Can’t say...
Outstanding Transaction by Home Depot and Rheem !!! Can’t say enough how satisfied I am!
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| Required Volt Connection | 240 volt | 240 volt | 240 volt | 240 volt |
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