Questions and Answers for Rheem Gladiator 50 Gal. Tall 12-Year 4500W Demand Response Ready Smart Electric Water Heater w/ Leak Detection, Auto Shutoff

A:  Hi mofish and thank you for your question. Power to know: built-in LeakSense leak detection system alerts you of any leak large or small, internal or external. The auto shutoff will only shut the unit down if it detects water at the base of the water heater. it would not detect a leaking faucet.

A:  TB93, Thank you for your question. The water heater should be installed in a clean dry area as near as practical to the area of greatest heated water demand. Long un-insulated hot water lines can waste energy.

A:  Thank you for your question. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing a problem with your water heater. To ensure that this gets rectified please call the customer service line to report this problem and discuss what next steps will be. Please call the number located on your tank for assistance.

A:  Hi GregL65 and thank you for your question. There are several internal differences. One being an element.

A:  Hi Lisa, yes both elements of this water heater are made of stainless steel.

A:  Just to clarify...the unit will automatically return to fully operating mode at the temp set previously, right? There will be no need to manually intervene to bring it back to normal .

A:  Hi Rick and thank you for your question. Yes it will come back.

A:  Hi Sami and thank you for your question. The model on the page you listed is Model # XE55T09CG45U0 (the first 55 is the gallon (the 45 makes it a 4500 watt element)).

A:  Hi Kitekitty and thank you for your question. Please check local codes for allowances.

A:  Hi delphi and thank you for your question. The Recovery in G.P.H. 90° F Rise is 21.

A:  Hi Fava and thank you for your question. Yes it does.