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I try to interview every manufacturer that brings a new or refreshed heat pump water heater (HPWH) to market. My nerdy thought is that we in the cleantech space should be as up to speed on new, efficient water heaters the way we know about the latest model of Rivian, Tesla, or BYD.
Rheem brought out a refreshed, fifth generation HPWH last year, so I thought it was time to sit down with one of the “big three” companies in the water heater market. Rheem has an exclusive contract with Home Depot, which means that both contractors and DIYers (a surprisingly high percentage of the market) are installing its HPWHs. Rheem has also partnered up with big homebuilders like Clayton Homes.
Rheem has also been making its own HPWH since 2013, the ProTerra, and with this refresh, is on its fifth-generation unit. The company was also the first to bring 120-volt plug-ins to market in 2022. Rheem has seen ups and downs as HPWHs have gained market share over the last decade plus.
Rheem slide showing the many generations of HPWHs
