Are Rheem heat pumps good?

Yes, Rheem heat pumps are good and are considered good value mid-range heat pumps offering decent reliability, good efficiency, and lower upfront cost than premium brands like Trane and Carrier. Rheem heat pumps including Classic RP14 14 SEER single stage, Classic Plus RP16 17 SEER two-stage, and Prestige RP20 20 SEER variable speed are made in Fort Smith, Arkansas, owned by Paloma Industries Japan, with service call rates around 9 to 12 percent according to HVAC dealer surveys, which is slightly higher than premium Trane and Carrier at 8 to 10 percent but better than some budget online brands at 14 to 18 percent, indicating good reliability. Key strengths that make Rheem heat pumps good include 10 to 20 percent cheaper upfront than Trane and Carrier, for example RP14 3-ton costs 5,000 to 7,000 dollars installed versus Trane XR14 at 5,500 to 8,000 dollars, standard Copeland scroll compressors that are reliable, 10-year parts warranty when registered within 60 days, and wide parts availability with inexpensive parts like capacitor at 15 dollars and defrost board at 100 dollars that any technician can source. Weaknesses include louder operation at 70 to 74 decibels versus Trane variable at 55 decibels, and some defrost control issues after 7 years. For homeowners wanting good reliability at moderate price and staying 10 to 15 years, Rheem heat pumps are good and offer solid value lasting 14 to 18 years with proper maintenance of filter changes and coil cleaning.