Is Rheem a good brand?

Yes, Rheem is a good brand and is considered one of the top mid-range to premium brands for water heaters and HVAC, known for reliability, good warranty, and value. Rheem Manufacturing Company, founded in 1925 in Emeryville, California, now headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, owned by Paloma Industries of Japan since 1988, makes Rheem water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners that average 4.4 to 4.6 stars on Home Depot and contractor reviews. For water heaters, Rheem is considered one of best, with gas and electric water heaters lasting 10 to 15 years for tank and 20 years for tankless, with good energy efficiency and 6 to 12 year warranties, costing $500 to $1500 for tank and $1000 to $3000 for tankless. For furnaces, Rheem is considered good mid-range, with AFUE efficiency of 96 percent, lasting 15 to 20 years, costing $2500 to $5000 installed, reliable with good parts availability. For air conditioners, Rheem is good, with SEER ratings up to 20, lasting 15 years. Compared to premium brands like Trane and Carrier which cost 20 percent more, Rheem offers 90 percent of reliability at lower price, making it excellent value. Compared to budget Goodman, Rheem is better quality. So Rheem is good brand, especially for water heaters where it is top, and for HVAC it is good mid-range value with reliable performance and good warranty.