Is Rheem still a good brand?

Yes, Rheem is still a good brand in 2026 and remains one of the top mid-range to premium brands for water heaters and HVAC, maintaining its reputation for reliability and value. Rheem Manufacturing Company, founded in 1925 in Emeryville, California, now headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, owned by Paloma Industries of Japan since 1988, continues to make Rheem water heaters, furnaces, and air conditioners that are highly rated in 2024 to 2026 with 4.4 to 4.6 stars on Home Depot and contractor reviews. For water heaters, Rheem is still considered one of best, with new models offering higher efficiency, smart features like EcoNet WiFi, and tankless models lasting 20 plus years, costing $500 to $3000, with 6 to 12 year warranties. For furnaces, Rheem in 2026 offers 96 percent AFUE models with variable speed and good reliability, lasting 15 to 20 years, costing $2500 to $5000 installed. For air conditioners, Rheem offers up to 20 SEER with good efficiency. Compared to premium Trane and Carrier which cost 20 percent more, Rheem still offers 90 percent reliability at lower price, excellent value. Recent innovations include Rheem IKONIC tankless and Prestige series. So Rheem is still good brand in 2026, especially for water heaters where it remains top, and for HVAC it remains good mid-range value with reliable performance, good warranty, and smart features.