On average, a Rheem water heater will last 8 years. However, this number can vary depending on your water quality and how often it is used. For example, if you properly maintain and service your Rheem water heater every 5 years, it could last up to 12 years or more.
How do I file a claim with Rheem?
File a Rheem Warranty Claim Over the Phone
If you wish to file a warranty claim for a water heater, your best bet is to contact Rheem Technical Service at 1-800-432-8373. They will redirect you to another service if necessary. You can reach them on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
How do you read a Rheem serial number?
Modern Rheem systems use two styles of date encoded in the serial number.
Style 1 starts with a letter followed by the week and year of manufacture. W011012345 would be manufactured in January of 2010.Style 2 follows the letter in the middle of the serial number with the week and year of manufacture.
Can a water heater last 20 years?
Tank water heaters will last an average of 8 to 12 years, while tankless water heaters can last even longer, up to 20 years. There are also electric and gas water heaters that will vary in lifespan, but in general gas ones last 8-12 years, while an electric heater could last upwards of 10-15 years.
What is the difference between 6 year and 12 year water heater?
If you were to buy a 12-year-warranty heater, likely the only difference between it and a 6-year-warranty one would be extra anodic metal: either a larger-diameter hex anode, or a normal one along with a half-length outlet rod in the hot port.
What are the signs of a bad water heater?
Signs Your Hot Water Heater Is Going to Fail
Water leaking from the heating tank. Age of the water heater. Running out of hot water quickly. Inconsistent water temperature in the shower. Discolored water coming from faucets. Unusual noises coming from the water heater. Lower water pressure.
What is covered under Rheem warranty?
During the nine (9) year Limited Warranty, which immediately follows the 3-year Full Warranty period, Rheem will provide replacement of any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. A replacement water heater will be provided should the tank leak after the original installation.
How old is my Rheem water heater?
Rheem Water Heater Model Numbers
On older models, you can determine the age of your unit by decoding the water heater serial number. Some manufacturers, including Rheem, made it easy by incorporating the month and year built into the first 4 digits of the serial number.
How long do I have to register my Rheem air conditioner?
Registration of equipment provides Rheem with clear effective dates for the warranty, and provides homeowners with clear information as to the timing of their protection. The 60 day registration period begins at; the replacement date as indicated on the dealer invoice, or the purchase closing date of a new home.
Where do Rheem parts ship from?
Shipping Policy
Parts orders ship from our warehouses in Randleman, NC, and West Valley, UT.
How do I decode a Rheem model number?
The size is usually divided by 24, 36, 42, or 60. This number represents the nominal BTU of the system in thousands. The number to remember is 12,000 BTU’s or, more simply, 12. If 12,000 BTU’s is equal to 1 (one) ton of AC, then 18,000 is equal to 1.5 tons, and 24,000 is equal to 2 tons, and so on.
