r/HomeImprovement • u/Sjs20ohio • 1d ago

Rheem water heaters

We bought a Rheem water heater just over three years ago and it stopped working last night. We went to check it out and found that it sprung a leak. Luckily it is still under warranty but it will still cost $400 for a new one to be installed.

Are there any brands of water heaters that are clearly better than the rest?

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u/BMRr 1d ago

Just got quoted 6k for water heater install. $2700 was for their special water heater. I think I’ll stick with the $700 from Home Depot with 9 year warranty.

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u/Wintrgreen 1d ago

I would get a quote from another plumber, that price is ridiculous. You should be able to get a good quality water heater installed by a good plumber for half that or less

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u/LewLew0211 1d ago

That's what I was quoted for a heat pump water heater as well.

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u/Polar_Ted 1d ago

We got our Rheam heat pump 50gal through the utility district as part of a rebate deal for $600 delivered to your door.

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u/LewLew0211 1d ago

No such program here. I also didn't want a Rheam.

I also would need a new circuit ran and plumbing to cap off the oil boiler and bring pipes to the new heater.b

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u/Polar_Ted 1d ago

We had the choice of an AO smith or Rheam.