Rheem / Ruud
Rheem Manufacturing (Paloma)
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Where's the rating plate?
- Water Heater: Rating data plate; many plates also print the manufacture date.
Reading the model number
Not sourced.
Manufacture date from the serial number
Single sourceTank water heaters: after the letter prefix, the first 2 digits = month (or week on some styles) and the next 2 digits = year.
EXAMPLE ONLY: RHLN 0617xxxxxx -> June 2017.
Single source; some styles use week instead of month, and tankless units put year first.
Product lines by era
| Line / series | Appliance | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Classic | Water Heater | 2013– | Trade-only (wholesale/plumber) tier launched Oct 2013; 6-yr tank & parts. New model numbers; Rheem cross-reference tool maps old ones. Also sold as Ruud. |
| Professional Classic Plus | Water Heater | 2013– | Middle trade tier; 8-yr tank & parts. |
| Professional Prestige | Water Heater | 2013– | Top trade tier; up to 12-yr; highest efficiency. |
| Performance / Performance Plus | Water Heater | current | Retail (home-center) tiers for DIY buyers. |
| Performance Platinum | Water Heater | current | Top retail tier; 12-yr, EcoNet Wi-Fi and leak sensor (per reviews). |
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