Performance 40 Gal. Tall 6 Year 32,000 BTU Liquid Propane Tank Water Heater
$72900
- Maintenance Free burner system – no filter to clean
- Make sure it fits: measure your space to ensure dimensions fit
- Provides ample hot water for households with 2-4 people
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Product Overview
The Rheem Performance 40 Gal. Liquid Propane Tall Water Heater comes with a 32,000 BTU/hour burner that provides ample hot water for households with 2 to 4 people. A piezo ignition system enables safe and easy startup. A premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection. Factory installed temperature and pressure relief valve and 3/4 in. water connections are included with the water heater for easy installation.
- 40 Gallon tank provides ample hot water for households with 2 to 4 people
- Delivers 69 Gallons of hot water in the first hour
- 6-year limited warranty on tank and parts for your convenience
- 1-year in home labor warranty for peace of mind
- 0.61 uniform energy factor indicates an energy efficient water heater
- Maintenance free - no filter to clean or replace
- Push button ignition system simplifies the startup process
- Rated for installations up to 8,400 ft.
- Designed for easy replacement of your existing water heater
- Call 1-855-400-2552 before noon for same-day service in most areas, or visit our Water Heater Installation page for more information.
- Meets 2015 NAECA standards
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- California residents
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| Brand | Rheem | Rheem | Rheem | Rheem |
| Name | Performance 40 Gal. Tall 6 Year 32,000 BTU Liquid Propane Tank Water Heater | Performance Plus 40 Gal. Short 9 Year 36,000 BTU Liquid Propane Tank Water Heater | Performance Platinum 40 Gal. Short 12-Year 36,000 BTU Liquid Propane ENERGY STAR Tank Water Heater | Performance 50 Gal. Tall 6 Year 42,000 BTU Liquid Propane Power Vent Tank Water Heater |
| Price | $72900 Buy 3 or more $685.26 | $87900 | $95794 | $140900 |
| Ratings | (1084) | (1617) | (482) | (544) |
| Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons) | 40 gal | 40 gal | 40 gal | 50 gal |
| Water Heater Profile | Tall | Short | Short | Tall |
| Vent Type | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Atmospheric | Power Vent |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Household Size | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3-5 |
| Application Type | Residential | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| Gas Type | Liquid Propane | Liquid Propane | Liquid Propane | Liquid Propane |
| Water Heater Features | LoNox,Overheat Protection,Pilot Light Window,Pilot Reset Button,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve | LoNox,Overheat Protection,Pilot Light Window,Pilot Reset Button,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve | LoNox,Overheat Protection,Self Cleaning,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve | LoNox,Overheat Protection,Pilot Light Window,Pilot Reset Button,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve |
| BTU Rating | 32000 | 36000 | 36000 | 42000 |
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Specifications
Dimensions
| Product Depth (in.) | 18.5 in | Product Height (in.) | 58.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Width (in.) | 18.5 in | Tank Valve Size (in.) | 0.75 in |
| Water Connection Size (in.) | 3/4 in |
Details
| Application Type | Residential | BTU Rating | 32000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Level | High | Finish Family | Gray |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas Type | Liquid Propane |
| Household Size | 2-4 | Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor |
| Maximum Temperature (F) | 160 °F | Minimum Temperature (F) | 45 °F |
| Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons) | 40 gal | Pack Size | 1 |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 125 lb | Rated Tank Capacity (gallons) | 38 gal |
| Returnable | 90-Day | Tank Lining Material | Glass |
| Tank Warranty | 6 Year | Uniform Energy Factor | 0.61 |
| Vent Type | Atmospheric | Water Heater Features | LoNox,Overheat Protection,Pilot Light Window,Pilot Reset Button,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve |
| Water Heater Profile | Tall | Wattage (watts) | 0 W |
Warranty / Certifications
| Certifications and Listings | CSA Certified,FVIR Certified | Labor Warranty | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Warranty | 6 Year |
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Customer Reviews
Feb 18, 2021
easy to light
This water heater is great so far, my only issue is the temp. , I have it set to "hot" but the water temp. is actually 131' at the faucet. that seems a bit to hot but I can not adjust it any lower. is this a normal temp reading for hot? Do the rest of you guys out there that own one have this issue? I would hate to set this thing on a-b-or c. That I sure would melt my skin off....other than that seems great
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Customer review from rheem.comApr 21, 2020
Easy to install. So much quieter than my last water heater.
Easy to install. So much quieter than my last water heater.
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Apr 7, 2020
Today's date: 4/7/2020 Purchase date of this product: 4/2/2017 FAILURE date of this product: 4/6/...
Today's date: 4/7/2020
Purchase date of this product: 4/2/2017
FAILURE date of this product: 4/6/2020
Tank cracked after 3 years, almost to date. Warranty will NOT replace this since I am not the original owner. I am not debating that, but it does paint a fine image of them not standing behind their product.
I am here to warn you that this product does not last. If you want a water heater with a life expectancy of 2-3 years then look no further, this should do.
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Response from RheemMay 18, 2020
Hi,
We apologize for the frustration you have experienced. I was able to locate your customer service request and per the notes we are not able to transfer the warranty. If you have any other questions or concerns 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 apologize for the frustration you have experienced. I was able to locate your customer service request and per the notes we are not able to transfer the warranty. If you have any other questions or concerns 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
Jan 14, 2020
Works as advertised straight forward install. No issues so far. 4 stars as the first unit purch...
Works as advertised straight forward install. No issues so far.
4 stars as the first unit purchased and installed had a faulty gas valve that wouldnt open. Tech support said they would send a new valve. Retuned and bought a new one as we were not going to not have hot water for a week while the new part was mailed.
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Aug 19, 2019
3 years old and now my half my bedroom and bathroom are waterlogged. Has water pouring out gray ...
3 years old and now my half my bedroom and bathroom are waterlogged. Has water pouring out gray valve at bottom right of water heater and finally got it cut off but my granddaughter sleeps right near this propane water heater. It was not turned up too high as only two of us live here in a little 600 s.f. house. Bad purchase, especially for seniors on social security, as now have to try and find a plumber and I thought I could trust a Rheem product and Home Depot.
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Response from RheemSep 18, 2019
Hi Rita,
We sincerely apologize for the the inconvenience and hope you were able to call Technical Support to go over your warranty options. If you still need assistance 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.
Thank you,
Jennifer
We sincerely apologize for the the inconvenience and hope you were able to call Technical Support to go over your warranty options. If you still need assistance 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.
Thank you,
Jennifer
Aug 13, 2019
Well built. Good insulation. Easy connection. Has monitoring system. Purchased and installed 7/24...
Well built. Good insulation. Easy connection. Has monitoring system. Purchased and installed 7/24. Have propane gas and it was the only one carried by Home Depot that came close to fitting due to the exhaust pipe/flue. It was just a bit taller that the one it replaced so had to cut a bit off the flue to make it fit. Ordered online, had it shipped to store where it was picked up.
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May 15, 2019
It's a water heater all the way . Doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Runs quieter than the ...
It's a water heater all the way . Doing exactly what it's supposed to do. Runs quieter than the old one, runs less often.
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May 8, 2019
We are very happy with this water heater. It has been installed for about a week. The thermostat ...
We are very happy with this water heater. It has been installed for about a week. The thermostat is set between the low and A setting with a recirculating pump; we have not even come close to running out of hot water with a family of 4. Thank you Home Depot for the excellent customer service in your Lodi, CA store.
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Apr 19, 2019
Huge diffrence in quality
There is a big difference between this Rheem performance platinum plus then a whirlpool model I currently have. The whirlpool model I had did last about 13 years but it was a battle the whole time. It was one of the safety models that they were selling at the time. This Rheem platinum plus is larger By 10 gallons and it took 15 minutes less to heat from cold water to hot water compared to the whorlpool model i had. It’s also very quiet you don’t even notice it running if it wasn’t heating up the exhaust ports. The install went really easy. End it started very fast didn’t have to bleed The propane lines. The new style control module works very easy I did notice that the very first setting for hot water is all you need. Unless your heating for a lot of bathrooms at the same time you can leave it on the lowest setting. It’s only the first day but I’m very impressed so far if anything comes up I will let you know. By the way this thing is working I am going to assume that our propane bill will go down by about the third.
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Mar 26, 2019
Was easy to install and water heated back up very quickly. Only negative is not really with this ...
Was easy to install and water heated back up very quickly. Only negative is not really with this water heater, just that propane water heaters are so much pricier than natural gas and electric models.
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