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Performance 50 Gal. Tall 6 Year 38,000 BTU Natural Gas Tank Water Heater

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  • Perfect for replacement: Features a self-powered gas valve
  • 50-Gallon tank provides hot water for households with 3-5 people
  • Restricted in CA and UT – see disclaimer below
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Product Details

The Rheem Performance 50 Gal. Natural Gas Tall Water Heater comes with a 38,000 BTU/hour environmentally friendly low-NOx burner that provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people. The push button ignition system ensures safe and easy startup. Its maintenance free combustion air intake system means there are no filters to clean and replace. 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.
  • 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.
  • 50 Gallon tank provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people
  • Natural gas water heater costs less to operate than electric models
  • Delivers 85 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
  • Maintenance free - no filter to clean or replace
  • Push button ignition system simplifies the startup process
  • Rated for installations up to 8,400 ft.
  • Narrow tank profile fits in a variety of indoor spaces
  • 0.63 uniform energy factor indicates an energy efficient water heater
  • 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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Questions & Answers

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Q:Does the tank come with pressure valve installed
by|Sep 27, 2023
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A:  Hi Louis and thank you for your question. Yes it does.

by|Sep 27, 2023
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    Q:Does this have pvc outlet 2-3 inch vent
    by|Sep 27, 2023
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    A:  Hi Kathy and thank you for your question. No it does not.

    by|Sep 27, 2023
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      Q:Water heater won?t do thermal rise recirculation. How do I fix this?
      by|Sep 23, 2023
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      A:  Hi Jerrym and thank you for your question. For technical issues, please call the number on your unit or in your user manual.

      by|Sep 25, 2023
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        Q:What?s it take to convert it to propane?
        by|Sep 23, 2023
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        A:  Hi Jimmy and thank you for your question. No attempt should ever be made to convert the water heater from Natural gas to LP gas.

        by|Sep 25, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          4.4 out of 5
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          • 4.4
            out of 6,433 reviews
          • 82% recommend this product
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          Solid value. Good performer. Rheem stands behind their product with a great warranty. I bought another one after the first one had a faulty pressure relief valve that allowed water to drip into the base pan rusting out the bottom of the water heater. I took it back to Home Depot and got a pro-rated credit based on the remaining warranty to buy another. Hassle-free customer service. Highly recommended.
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          Response from RheemSep 29, 2023
          Hello,

          Thank you for choosing Rheem Water Heating for your home and we appreciate you taking time to write this review!

          Isaiah rheem
            NOT Quality
            I bought this 3 years ago and I have to replace it already what happen to the good old days when you got quality for your hard earned money now seems to me these company's only care about quanity not quality I remembered when water heater's used to last twenty plus year's now you can barley get one to last 3 if you are lucky seriously I guess those days are gone just like the quality of household equipment that you need I had an heater once upon a time lasted 25 years now that's what I call getting your money"s worth. This thing started dripping and it had to be shut off because the nozzle or what ever is going on inside has broken off and we flushed it once a year but it just slowly started dripping this is the second one within 5.5 years. which doesn't make no sense!! I wish I could fine another brand other than this one the features was ok the dislike is I have to replace it with in 3 years I have only had this three years this did not meet my expectations.
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            Response from RheemSep 14, 2023
            Hello,

            We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. We hope the issue has been resolved. 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. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.

            Isaiah rheem
              1 found this review helpful
              Thought it was great! Beware.
              Purchased and installed this water heater in May of 2021. It does a great job of heating the water and recycling for our family of six. Pilot light has never been an issue. Came back from a week long vacation in July and my daughter found water on the floor. No big deal, flushed and drained, reset the the drain valve. One month later my daughter came home to find water gushing out of the drain valve, the cheap plastic valve failed and would not work. Hundreds of gallons of water later, all over the basement, I replaced the drain valve with a stainles sreel connector and brass valve. I will never allow a cheap piece of plastic valve in my house again. Rheem should be ashamed of using such cheap parts that literally disintegrate in two years. Thankfully my basement only suffered several hundred dollars worth of damage all from cheap plastic that failed in two years. Previous water heater was there for twenty plus years and never had a problem until it died. Oh yeah, if you have the cheap plastic, you better attach a hose and get it to the drain.
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              Response from RheemSep 1, 2023
              Hi,

              Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced and hope the issue has been resolved. The water heater you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty. 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 rheem
                • Recommended
                1 found this review helpful
                Replacement
                This Rheem tank was purchased to replace one of the exact kind that leaked and had 2 year warranty left on it. In all good faith hoping Rheem will refund me the $583.31. It leaked at the cold water 3/4 nipple where it's threaded into the tank as you see in the pictures and at a good rate which I had no time, and get it replaced. See photos. I will follow up on this review to the out come
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                Response from RheemAug 25, 2023
                Hi,

                Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced and hope the issue has been resolved. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty. 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.

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                  2 found this review helpful
                  Rheem Had Small Leaks From Day One
                  I had this Rheem installed in June 2018 and it had small leaks that I was able to repair from the beginning. Then 1 month out of warranty, it had an internal leak and the unit now has to be replaced. I contacted Rheem Customer Service, and because it was 40 days out of warranty, they offered no help. Yes, only 40 days out of warranty, and they will not do anything. Needless to say, I will never buy another Rheem and I’d advise those of you reading this review, not to buy either.
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                  Response from RheemJul 31, 2023
                  Hi Scott,

                  Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the leak on your water heater. 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.

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                    6 found this review helpful
                    Bought 12/27/22 …. Still work good now 7/18/23
                    I bought the rheem $559 with the 6 years part warranty. There are alot of bad review of the rheem before … especially the complain of the thermostat from honeywell. The rheem i bought got a thermostat from Resideo. So far everything work good throughout 7 months of use. I only set my temperature to Hot only. I think Rheem does listen to people complain about bad thermostat made from Honey Well. I am happy with the thermostat from Resideo. Set up was easy . I do it my self within 2 hours.
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                    Response from RheemJul 19, 2023
                    Hi David,

                    Thank you for this 5-star review. We are glad that your new water heater works so well for you. If you need assistance with your water heater, please contact our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.

                    Derius rheem
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                      1 found this review helpful
                      Garbage product
                      I bought my house 13 years ago and it had an original GE heater thankfully I was able to get replaced through home warranty. When Home Depot stopped carrying GE and switched to Rheem I heard great things about them... fast forward 12 years and in the process of switching out the third Rheem. Flooded AGAIN. My hands are tied as I don't have the funds to take my credit from HD and get a better model so for now I'm stuck having to put in another rheem that I know will fail again in 2-3 years.
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                      Response from RheemJun 30, 2023
                      Hi,

                      Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced because of the leak on your water heater and hope the issue has been resolved. We would like an opportunity to better assist you with this issue. Please call us 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 with warranty coverage.

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                        8 found this review helpful
                        Easy to install. Had to buy a couple of connectors for the water in and out. Going to re-do the gas line so there is a drip lag. Work good. No more water on the floor.
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                        Response from RheemJun 27, 2023
                        Hi Michael,

                        Thank you for this 5-star review. We are glad that installation of your new water heater was easy for you. If you need assistance with your water heater, please contact our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.

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                        • Verified Purchase
                        40 gal gas hot water tank
                        Very nice hot water tank with no problems and clear installation instructions
                        by
                        Response from RheemJun 23, 2023
                        Hi Steve,

                        Thank you for this 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you experienced no problems with the installation of your new water heater, and the instructions were clear for you. If you need assistance with your water heater, please contact our Technical Support team at 866-279-4566 between the hours of 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. CST. One of our experienced analysts will be happy to assist you.

                        Derius rheem
                        • Verified Purchase
                        • Recommended
                        Less than one year
                        Purchase May 2022 and it started turning off. We turned back on and then again. It’s doing it more often. Had plumbers come over to repair. They won’t even touch this brand because they don’t work and recommended to replace it to a different brand.
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                        Response from RheemMay 4, 2023
                        Hi,

                        Thank you for this review. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced because of the performance of your water heater and hope the issue has been resolved. The water heater that you have reviewed includes a 6-year parts and tank warranty, as well as a 1-year labor warranty. 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 rheem
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