Hot Water Heaters | Boilers

Water heaters and boilers are residential and commercial appliances that provide a continuous supply of hot water throughout a building for conditioning or washing. The variation in names and functions of hot water heaters is attributed to their capacity to heat drinking water, usage in the a range of purposes in the domestic or industrial sphere, and their respective energy sources. Fossil fuels are commonly used for heating water, but alternative energy, backed with fossil fuels or electricity, can also be implemented instead. Electric heat pump hot water heaters are another more efficient, but more expensive, option. Hot water for the purposes of space heating is heated in a boiler.

What size water heater do I need?

Determining what size water heater is needed requires figuring out the amount of water one uses during the busiest hour, or the time of day when the most hot water usage occurs. For a general estimate, a household of 1 to 2 people requires 30-40 gallons (114-151 liters). A household of 2 to 3 people calls for 40-50 gallons (151-189 liters) and 50-60 gallons (189-227 liters) for 3 to 4 people.

How long do water heaters last?

The general lifespan of a water heater ranges from 8 to 12 years. The exact life expectancy is dependent on the quality of water and installation as well as the overall design of the unit. A water heater headed towards 10 years is typically due for a replacement.

How do you install a water heater?

For a gas water heater, disconnect the gas and water lines and detach the gas exhaust. Then, set the water heater in position. Install both the heat valves and water line connections. The last step is to attach the gas line. For an electric water heater, move it into a drain pan and install both the T&P valve and discharge pipe. After, attach the hoses and fill up the water heater by removing the aerator and turning on the water supply. Connect any wiring and check that the tank is full by turning on the faucet.

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46.25” | 117.5 cm
19.75” | 50.2 cm
19.75” | 50.2 cm
112 lb | 50.8 kg
Rheem Atmospheric Gas Water Heater - 30 Gal
117.500
50.200
50.200
50.800
2000
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Rheem Atmospheric Gas Water Heater - 30 GalPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon)
18.25” | 46.4 cm
17.625” | 44.8 cm
3.5” | 8.9 cm
17.8 lb | 8.1 kg
Rheem Classic Tankless Electric Water Heater - 6.6 GPM
46.400
44.800
8.900
8.100
350
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Rheem Classic Tankless Electric Water Heater - 6.6 GPM3D model of the Rheem Professional Classic Tankless Electric Water Heater - 6.6 GPM viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Professional Classic Tankless Electric Water Heater - 6.6 GPM viewed in perspective
49.5” | 125.7 cm
21.625” | 54.9 cm
21.625” | 54.9 cm
75 lb | 34 kg
Rheem Electric Water Heater - 30 Gal
125.700
54.900
54.900
34.000
3100
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Rheem Electric Water Heater - 30 GalPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (30 Gallon)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (30 Gallon)
47.25” | 120 cm
28.25” | 71.8 cm
28.25” | 71.8 cm
95 lb | 43.1 kg
Rheem Electric Water Heater - 50 Gal
120.000
71.800
71.800
43.100
3100
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Rheem Electric Water Heater - 50 GalView of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for downloadView of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for download
70.25” | 178.4 cm
28.25” | 71.8 cm
28.25” | 71.8 cm
134 lb | 60.8 kg
Rheem Electric Water Heater - 85 Gal
178.400
71.800
71.800
60.800
3100
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Rheem Electric Water Heater - 85 Gal3D model of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (85 Gallon) viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Marathon Electric Water Heater (85 Gallon) viewed in perspective
60.25” | 153 cm
26.25” | 66.7 cm
26.25” | 66.7 cm
320 lb | 145.1 kg
Rheem High Demand Gas Water Heater - 75 Gal
153.000
66.800
66.800
145.100
2000
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Rheem High Demand Gas Water Heater - 75 Gal3D model of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) viewed in perspective
64” | 162.6 cm
27.25” | 69.2 cm
27.25” | 69.2 cm
350 lb | 158.8 kg
Rheem High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 Gal
162.600
69.200
69.200
158.800
2000
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Rheem High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 GalPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon)
27.5” | 69.9 cm
18.5” | 47 cm
9.75” | 24.8 cm
82 lb | 37.2 kg
Rheem High Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater - 9.5 GPM
69.900
47.000
24.800
37.200
500
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Rheem High Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater - 9.5 GPMView of the Rheem Professional Prestige High Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (9.5 GPM) in 3D available for downloadView of the Rheem Professional Prestige High Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (9.5 GPM) in 3D available for download
61” | 154.9 cm
22.25” | 56.5 cm
22.25” | 56.5 cm
218 lb | 98.9 kg
Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 50 Gal
154.900
56.500
56.500
98.900
2800
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Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 50 GalView of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for downloadView of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for download
64” | 162.6 cm
24.25” | 61.6 cm
24.25” | 61.6 cm
262 lb | 118.8 kg
Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 65 Gal
162.600
61.600
61.600
118.800
2800
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Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 65 Gal3D model of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (65 Gallon) viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (65 Gallon) viewed in perspective
74” | 188 cm
24.25” | 61.6 cm
24.25” | 61.6 cm
281 lb | 127.5 kg
Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 80 Gal
188.000
61.600
61.600
127.500
2800
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Rheem Hybrid Water Heater - 80 GalPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon)Perspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon)
50.5” | 128.3 cm
23.75” | 60.3 cm
23.75” | 60.3 cm
160 lb | 72.6 kg
Rheem Platinum Gas Water Heater - 50 Gal
128.300
60.300
60.300
72.600
2000
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Rheem Platinum Gas Water Heater - 50 GalView of the Rheem Performance Platinum Gas Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for downloadView of the Rheem Performance Platinum Gas Water Heater (50 Gallon) in 3D available for download
30.5” | 77.5 cm
23.5” | 59.7 cm
23.5” | 59.7 cm
61 lb | 27.7 kg
Rheem Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater - 20 Gal
77.500
59.700
59.700
27.700
3100
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Rheem Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater - 20 Gal3D model of the Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 Gallon) viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 Gallon) viewed in perspective
18.25” | 46.4 cm
21.625” | 54.9 cm
3.5” | 8.9 cm
22.7 lb | 10.3 kg
Rheem Tankless Electric Water Heater - 8.8 GPM
46.400
54.900
8.900
10.300
350
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Rheem Tankless Electric Water Heater - 8.8 GPMPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance Tankless Electric Water Heater - 8.8 GPMPerspective view of a 3D model of the Rheem Performance Tankless Electric Water Heater - 8.8 GPM
25.625” | 65.1 cm
13.875” | 35.2 cm
9.875” | 25.1 cm
54 lb | 24.5 kg
Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heater - 8.4 GPM
65.100
35.200
25.100
24.500
500
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Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heater - 8.4 GPM3D model of the Rheem Mid Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (8.4 GPM) viewed in perspective3D model of the Rheem Mid Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (8.4 GPM) viewed in perspective
36.75” | 93.3 cm
13.875” | 35.2 cm
9.875” | 25.1 cm
80 lb | 36.3 kg
Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heater - 9.5 GPM
93.300
35.200
25.100
36.300
500
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Rheem Tankless Gas Water Heater - 9.5 GPMView of the Rheem Mid Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (9.5 GPM) in 3D available for downloadView of the Rheem Mid Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater (9.5 GPM) in 3D available for download
Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater - 80 Gallon

The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) is built to function in most climatic regions without a change in performance. Because it is highly energy-efficient, it helps reduce operating costs by delivering hot water faster than other electric water heaters. The heater features easily accessible side connections, LCD screen having built-in water sensors that detect water outside the unit and send messages to homeowners via the Rheem EcoNet mobile app. It is ideal for replacing an old water heater or where there is a high demand for hot water.

The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) has an overall height of 74” (188 cm) and diameter of 24.25” (61.6 cm). The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) weighs 281 lb (127.5 kg) and has a tank capacity of 80 gal (303 L).

Set of dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon)
The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) is built to function in most climatic regions without a change in performance. Because it is highly energy-efficient, it helps reduce operating costs by delivering hot water faster than other electric water heaters.

The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) has an overall height of 74” (188 cm) and diameter of 24.25” (61.6 cm). The Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) weighs 281 lb (127.5 kg) and has a tank capacity of 80 gal (303 L).

Set of dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon)
Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater - 80 Gallon
Height:
74” | 188 cm
Width:
24.25” | 61.6 cm
Length:
Depth:
24.25” | 61.6 cm
Weight:
281 lb | 127.5 kg
Area:

Tank Capacity: 80 gal | 303 L

UEF: 3.70

Type
Hybrid Tank Water Heater
Designer
Rheem

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Rheem Professional Prestige Hybrid Water Heater (80 Gallon) front elevation, plan

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Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 Gallon

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 Gallon is designed to offer large gallon capacities and uses natural gas as its primary fuel. It features an exclusive air/fuel shut off device and a maintenance-free burner system. The heater has a pressure and temperature relief valve and requires no matches when lighting the heater.

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon) has an overall height of 64” (162.6 cm) and diameter of 27.25” (69.2 cm). The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon) weighs 350 lb (158.8 kg) and has a tank capacity of 98 gal (371 L).

Set of dimensioned plan and elevation drawings of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon)
The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 Gallon is designed to offer large gallon capacities and uses natural gas as its primary fuel. It features an exclusive air/fuel shut off device and a maintenance-free burner system. The heater has a pressure and temperature relief valve.

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon) has an overall height of 64” (162.6 cm) and diameter of 27.25” (69.2 cm). The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon) weighs 350 lb (158.8 kg) and has a tank capacity of 98 gal (371 L).

Set of dimensioned plan and elevation drawings of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon)
Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 98 Gallon
Height:
64” | 162.6 cm
Width:
27.25” | 69.2 cm
Length:
Depth:
27.25” | 69.2 cm
Weight:
350 lb | 158.8 kg
Area:

Tank Capacity: 98 gal | 371 L

UEF: .58

Type
Gas Tank Water Heater
Designer
Rheem

Drawings include:
Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (98 Gallon) front elevation, plan

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Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater - 30 Gallon

The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) is a lighter version of the 50 and 55-gallon capacities. It is installed with a diagnostic gas valve that improves the monitoring and servicing of the heater. The heater has an eco-friendly burner with low NOx design and a premium grade anode, which ensures that the heater lasts longer.

The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) has an overall height of 46.25” (117.5 cm) and diameter of 19.75” (50.2 cm). The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) weighs 112 lb (50.8 kg) and has a tank capacity of 30 gal (114 L).

Set of dimensioned plan and elevation drawings of the Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon)
The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) is a lighter version of the 50 and 55-gallon capacities. It is installed with a diagnostic gas valve that improves the monitoring and servicing of the heater. The heater has an eco-friendly burner with low NOx design.

The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) has an overall height of 46.25” (117.5 cm) and diameter of 19.75” (50.2 cm). The Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon) weighs 112 lb (50.8 kg) and has a tank capacity of 30 gal (114 L).

Set of dimensioned plan and elevation drawings of the Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater (30 Gallon)
Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater - 30 Gallon
Height:
46.25” | 117.5 cm
Width:
19.75” | 50.2 cm
Length:
Depth:
19.75” | 50.2 cm
Weight:
112 lb | 50.8 kg
Area:

Tank Capacity: 30 gal | 114 L

UEF: .60

Type
Gas Tank Water Heater
Designer
Rheem

Drawings include:
Rheem Performance Atmospheric Gas Water Heater - 30 Gallon front elevation, plan

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Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 75 Gallon

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) is a smaller version of the 98-gallon capacity. It runs on propane and features an eco-friendly burner with low NOx design. The heater requires no filters, hence easy to clean and is also easy to light since it needs no matches. Its maintenance-free burner system can disable the heater when there is flammable vapor accumulation.

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) has an overall height of 60.25” (153 cm) and diameter of 26.25” (66.7 cm). The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) weighs 320 lb (145.1 kg) and has a tank capacity of 75 gal (284 L).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon)
The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) is a smaller version of the 98-gallon capacity. It runs on propane and features an eco-friendly burner with low NOx design. The heater requires no filters, hence easy to clean and is also easy to light since it needs no matches.

The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) has an overall height of 60.25” (153 cm) and diameter of 26.25” (66.7 cm). The Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) weighs 320 lb (145.1 kg) and has a tank capacity of 75 gal (284 L).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon)
Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater - 75 Gallon
Height:
60.25” | 153 cm
Width:
26.25” | 66.7 cm
Length:
Depth:
26.25” | 66.7 cm
Weight:
320 lb | 145.1 kg
Area:

Tank Capacity: 75 gal | 284 L

UEF: .61

Type
Gas Tank Water Heater
Designer
Rheem

Drawings include:
Rheem Performance High Demand Gas Water Heater (75 Gallon) front elevation, plan

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Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater - 20 Gallon

The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 Gallon) is perfect for light-duty commercial applications in condos, cabins, and small families or where large water heaters cannot fit. Like the other marathons, the outer shell is molded in polyurethane to resist scratches, dents, and corrosion. Since it is plastic, it requires no anode rod, and its thermal fused element protects the heater against dry-firing.

The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal) has an overall height of 30.5” (77.5 cm) and diameter of 23.5” (59.7 cm). The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal) weighs 61 lb (27.7 kg) and has a tank capacity of 20 gal (76 L).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal)
The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 Gallon) is perfect for light-duty commercial applications in condos, cabins, and small families or where large water heaters cannot fit. Like other Marathons, the outer shell is molded in polyurethane to resist scratches, dents and corrosion.

The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal) has an overall height of 30.5” (77.5 cm) and diameter of 23.5” (59.7 cm). The Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal) weighs 61 lb (27.7 kg) and has a tank capacity of 20 gal (76 L).

Dimensioned elevation and plan drawings of the Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater (20 gal)
Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater - 20 Gallon
Height:
30.5” | 77.5 cm
Width:
23.5” | 59.7 cm
Length:
Depth:
23.5” | 59.7 cm
Weight:
61 lb | 27.7 kg
Area:

Tank Capacity: 20 gal | 76 L

Type
Electric Tank Water Heater
Designer
Rheem

Drawings include:
Rheem Marathon Point-of-Use Electric Water Heater - 20 Gallon front elevation, plan

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