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[darhall993]

Thank you, how long have you had this one?

I bumped into a contractor one day at Home Depot, who said the recent models of Rheem use electrical connectors that have a tendency to burn out every couple of years and is a technology that not all of the manufactures are using. Do you know anything about this?

I have 4 Rheem Heat Pump Water Heaters at 3 different locations, one of them is 6 yrs old, works perfectly. The others range from 4-6 years old, no maintenance on them so far, I live in the warm Southeast and all of these units are in the basement and/or conditioned space. I am a big fan of the savings. The newer models are a little noisier for sure but mine are not near bedrooms.

 

[Matt-FL]

I have 4 Rheem Heat Pump Water Heaters at 3 different locations, one of them is 6 yrs old, works perfectly. The others range from 4-6 years old, no maintenance on them so far, I live in the warm Southeast and all of these units are in the basement and/or conditioned space. I am a big fan of the savings. The newer models are a little noisier for sure but mine are not near bedrooms.

If you haven't changed the anode rod on the 6 year old one, I'd suggest replacing it very soon. Mine was decimated at 4 years. One of the main reasons why hot water heaters fail - after the anode is gone, the next metal that is sacrificed is the heater elements, then the tank itself until it springs a leak. Then you are replacing the entire unit. These hybrid water heaters are expensive, and getting even more so. Replacing what I bought seven years ago would cost me 2.5x what I paid before - and that's just for the unit itself. Replacing a $30 anode rod is a great investment to extend the life of the unit.

https://www.plumbingsupply.com/understanding-water-heater-anode-rods.html

Just trying to help!

Here's what mine looked like after four years with Florida water chemistry and sediments. These new are almost three feet long!

 

[BGbreeder]

If you haven't changed the anode rod on the 6 year old one, I'd suggest replacing it very soon. Mine was decimated at 4 years. One of the main reasons why hot water heaters fail - after the anode is gone, the next metal that is sacrificed is the heater elements, then the tank itself until it springs a leak. Then you are replacing the entire unit. These hybrid water heaters are expensive, and getting even more so. Replacing what I bought seven years ago would cost me 2.5x what I paid before - and that's just for the unit itself. Replacing a $30 anode rod is a great investment to extend the life of the unit.

https://www.plumbingsupply.com/understanding-water-heater-anode-rods.html

Just trying to help!

Here's what mine looked like after four years with Florida water chemistry and sediments. These new are almost three feet long!
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I would look into electronic anodes that I think are a better fix. CorroProtec, and related products.

All the best,

BG

 

[darhall993]

If you haven't changed the anode rod on the 6 year old one, I'd suggest replacing it very soon. Mine was decimated at 4 years. One of the main reasons why hot water heaters fail - after the anode is gone, the next metal that is sacrificed is the heater elements, then the tank itself until it springs a leak. Then you are replacing the entire unit. These hybrid water heaters are expensive, and getting even more so. Replacing what I bought seven years ago would cost me 2.5x what I paid before - and that's just for the unit itself. Replacing a $30 anode rod is a great investment to extend the life of the unit.

https://www.plumbingsupply.com/understanding-water-heater-anode-rods.html

Just trying to help!

Here's what mine looked like after four years with Florida water chemistry and sediments. These new are almost three feet long!
View attachment 1064995

thanks for the tips @Matt-FL , I will keep an eye on them. The Rheem hybrids have 10yr tank and 10yr parts warranties, they also have a leak sensor that alerts via smartphone app. All but one of my locations has a drain in the equipment room to which is helpful.