Performance 40 Gal. Tall 6 Year 40,000 BTU Natural Gas Power Vent Tank Water Heater
- Vents with PVC, ABS or CPVC - vertical or horizontal termination
- CA, UT Residents – see disclaimer below before purchasing
- Provides ample hot water for households with 2-4 people
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The Rheem Performance 40 Gal. Natural Gas Tall Power Vent Water Heater comes with a 40,000 BTU/hour environmentally friendly low NOx burner that provides ample hot water for households with 2 to 4 people. The electronic ignition system ensures safe and easy startup. Its maintenance free combustion air intake system means there are no filters to clean and replace. The self-diagnostic gas control valve monitors system performance. 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. This water heater is ENERGY STAR qualified.
- California & Utah Residents (Utah Effective 7/1/18): THIS WATER HEATER DOES NOT MEET ULTRA LOW NOX (ULN) EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. REGULATIONS PROHIBIT THE SALE, SHIPMENT OR INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER HEATER IN ANY AIR QUALITY DISTRICT THAT REQUIRES ULN WATER HEATERS. Please refer to the maps below to confirm if your home is in a district that requires ULN emission water heaters, and if so please select an approved ULN model.
- Requires standard 110-Volt electrical outlet (3-prong grounded) for installation
- 40 Gallon tank provides ample hot water for households with 2 to 4 people
- Natural gas water heater costs less to operate than electric models
- Delivers 86 Gal. 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
- 0.69 uniform energy factor indicates an ENERGY STAR qualified water heater
- Maintenance free - no filter to clean or replace
- Electronic ignition system simplifies the startup process
- Self-diagnostic gas valve monitors system performance
- Can be vented vertically or horizontally up to 100 ft. to suit any application
- Vents with PVC, CPVC or ABS
- Designed for easy replacement of your existing water heater
- 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.
- Click here to learn more about Eco Options and Energy Efficiency
- Meets 2015 NAECA standards
- Click here for more information on Electronic Recycling Programs
- California residents
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Specifications
Dimensions
Product Depth (in.)
19.75
Product Height (in.)
59
Product Width (in.)
19.75
Tank Valve Size (in.)
.75
Water Connection Size (in.)
.75
Details
Application Type
Residential
BTU Rating
40,000
Commercial/Residential
Residential
Efficiency Level
High
Finish Family
Gray
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas Type
Natural Gas
Household Size
2-4
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor
Maximum Temperature (F)
160
Minimum Temperature (F)
45
Nominal Tank Capacity (gallons)
40
Pack Size
1
Product Weight (lb.)
140
Rated Tank Capacity (gallons)
38
Recovery Rate at 90F Rise (gallons/hour)
40.4
Returnable
90-Day
Tank Lining Material
Glass
Tank Warranty
6 Year
Uniform Energy Factor
0.69
Vent Type
Power Vent
Water Heater Features
LoNox,Overheat Protection,Pilot Light Window,Pilot Reset Button,Temperature Pressure Relief Valve
Water Heater Profile
Tall
Wattage (watts)
0
Warranty / Certifications
Certifications and Listings
CSA Certified,FVIR Certified
Labor Warranty
1 Year
Part Warranty
6 Year
Questions & Answers
249Questions25Answers
Does this heater work with Propane?
Asked by Sylwia June 16, 20212
AnswersHi Sylwia and thank you for your question. No it will not.
what is the model number? Is the efficiency above .92? Does it qualify for National Grid rebate?
Asked by Kit June 1, 20212
AnswersXG40T06PV40UO, yes it is high efficiency unit
what material is the anode rod on this water heater?
Asked by Med May 17, 20211
AnswerHi Med and thank you for your question. It is made from Magnesium.
Do i need a Drain pan with this model?
Asked by GEO May 14, 20211
AnswerHi GEO and thank you for your question. You would need to check local codes for the requirement of a drain pan.
Set up for recirculating
Asked by CT May 12, 20211
AnswerHi CT and thank you for your question. You would need to speak with an installer about recirculation.
I want this installed
Asked by installatio April 30, 20214
AnswersHi installatio and thank you for your question. You would need to contact an installer in your area.
We want the Power Vent to be able to eliminate the current vent through the chimney. What happen...
Asked by ron April 7, 20216
AnswersI do not believe you can vent the power vent through a chimney. This would violate the design of the vent system and the plumbing codes. The power vent has specific requirements, and for this unit, I believe a 2inch pvc vent is required. There are also other requirements such as the slope of the vent pipe, the horizontal distance allowed,and where/how the vent terminates on the outside of the house (such as not near a window, etc). In general, the exhaust gases from the water heater power vent are not hot enough to travel all the way up and out from a chimney system. Consult the codes and follow them for safety. And buy a carbon monoxide detector also.
does this require electricity (plug)?
Asked by Gaby April 6, 20215
AnswersYes, the power vent needs power for the fan.
How tall is the unit ?
Asked by Geo January 13, 20212
AnswersGreat question that is easily and quickly answered by READING or just looking at the picture...no need to read. Looks to be 1,680mm from the floor to the top of the blower. Best of luck,
Circulation pump wise. How are we looking
Asked by Moe December 11, 20201
AnswerHello Moe, Thank you for asking, you can work the recirculation pump directly into the plumbing line, there isn't a direct hook up for the pump
Customer Reviews
Sep 23, 2020
Installed easily - Appears to be well made - high quality. Has a Honeywell regulator which looks ...
Installed easily - Appears to be well made - high quality. Has a Honeywell regulator which looks like a good thing. Produces a lot of hot water and I have turned it down twice. - no issues with it,
Arrived with a baseball sized dent on the upper seam where the top attaches but fortunately it is in the back of the unit - no effect on the operation so far so good.
by wcstny
Aug 30, 2020
Faulty Out of the Box
Everything connected just fine on the install. Went through step by step procedure from manual. When to start it and had 2 fault codes right away. I have a pressure switch failed open fault as well and a Flammable Vapor Sensor (FVS) fault. I called the Rheem number on front of tank that they want you to call. No one available till the next business day. Can't wait to shell out more money on a unit that hasn't worked from the moment of unboxing.
by Raz36
Aug 17, 2020
Garbage - bottom rusted out and extended warranty worthless
Purchased 1 Nov 2016 No issues until 8/9/2020. Purchased 5 yr protection plan for piece of mind and still waiting for Home Depot to provide a plumber to confirm its leaking and not repairable. Home depot can install your appliance next day but cant help when its covered under the extend warranty. Still have no hot water in 7 days, cant do anything until home depot approves replacement. Plumbers must not get paid much from the plan because no one is responding to the service call.
by UnhappyCustomer
Jun 24, 2020
Installation instructions were clear. I had to modify vent,...
Installation instructions were clear. I had to modify vent, gas and water lines to the unit, took me a couple hours. I did get an initial low gas pressure error code, but it cleared itself in a couple minutes. I would recommend this unit.
by HomeDepotCustomer
Apr 29, 2020
I waited until now (the one year mark) to make this review, as I wanted to provide a fair and hon...
I waited until now (the one year mark) to make this review, as I wanted to provide a fair and honest review after owning the product for awhile. After considering a tankless water heater, we researched and then bought our Rheem water heater in May 2019, along with the additional 5-yr extended warranty. It was delivered in perfect condition. It runs pretty quietly, although in our smaller home, we can hear it somewhat in the upstairs kitchen (which is right above the water heater) although not in other parts of the house. We are fine with that. We regularly do laundry while taking showers/dishes without there being a hot water issue. We are very happy with our Rheem and would highly recommend.
by SAY98
Feb 13, 2020
Packaging from Rheem is absolute trash!
Just installed this water heater a month ago. Purchased this in store, there were only 2 in store and both were beat death ....there were some serious dents in this thing, we didn't fully see all of the dents until we got it home. The packaging on these from Rheem is absolute trash! There was 1 small cardboard filler in the side of the box expected to stop this unit from shifting in the box, what a joke the weight of this just flattened the filler cardboard. This is not a cheap item you would think the manufacturer would provide a some protection for the unit. We asked a store associate to help us get this on a cart, I now know how half the dents came about. The way the associate just tilted this thing and flipped it up onto the cart can only lead me to believe they man handle these things with no care at all. He even mentioned that more then half the time these are coming off the trucks to the store its raining so the boxes completely breakdown and they just have to make do moving them around. I'm just amazed that anyone buys these considering they likely all have dents considering there is nothing to protect them during shipment. So far the dents seem to only have impacted the insulation around the water heater and we haven't had any leaks. Fingers crossed it lasts ~ 6- 8 yrs.
by Stefanie
Response from RheemFeb 14, 2020
Hi Stefanie,
Thank you for taking time to write this review and provide valuable feedback. I will be sure to share your review with our team to help ensure this does not happen in again the future.
Jennifer
Thank you for taking time to write this review and provide valuable feedback. I will be sure to share your review with our team to help ensure this does not happen in again the future.
Jennifer
Feb 11, 2020
So far this has been great. I have a 2000 sq ft home. It was easy to install. The only thing is I...
So far this has been great. I have a 2000 sq ft home. It was easy to install. The only thing is I have had to turn up the heat to the middle setting to ensure the water stays hot enough to run 2 showers within the same hour. I thought it would have been able to do enough hot water at the lower setting, but other than that I'm happy.
by Bigshoe
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