Jarrod Ison with Rheem manufacturing discusses the Rheem Prestige Variable Speed Heat Pump. This heat pump has efficiencies up to 20 seer in all capacities. For the contractor it is very easy to maintain. With three screws removed, the contractor can gain access to the coil for cleaning which helps maintain the efficiency of the system for the consumer over the life of the unit. At the rear of the unit, the contractor has plenty of access to the service valves and the control panel. There is also plenty of room to access with gauges. The design also allows for the use of Schrader caps as well as wire nuts and other common needs at installation. This series of Prestige Heat Pump utilizes Rheem's EcoNet control, a fully communicating control able alert the contractor or consumer with needed information. By providing diagnostic information, the EcoNet control aids and shortens the install time for the contractor. For more information, visit: https://www.rheem.com/

Scott Cohen with Rheem explains some of the advantages of the Smart Electric Water Heater. This top-end smart water heater has built-in wi-fi and controls. It can integrate with Rheem’s EcoNet app that's available for iOS and Android. This unit it has a 10-year warranty. It also has an integrated leak detection with an automatic shutoff valve. There is a red rope at the bottom of the water heater that is a 360 leak detection device which will detect any leak. Very small leaks either inside the tank or outside are detected. As soon as a leak is detected, an alert is sent sends to the app with an audible alarm. The water inlet is also immediately shut off, creating a vacuum that limits any water leak to about 20 ounces or less. Anyone who has ever had a leak from a water heater or in any plumbing knows that these water leaks cause one of the most expensive home damage insurance claims, not to mention the heartache and inconvenience it causes for the homeowner. The integrated lead detection feature will alert the homeowner to any issue before it becomes a major issue and allows them to contact their plumber. This takes a lot of stress out of the replacement in the unfortunate event that there is a water leak. For more information, visit: https://www.rheem.com/

Rusty Scaggs, a Plumber Support Manager at Rheem, explains how the ProTerra hybrid heat pump water heater extracts ambient heat to heat water very efficiently. The $650 per year heating bill associated with a standard water heater can be reduced to around $125 with this hybrid technology. Available rebates may also provide cost savings for this water heater. To learn more: https://www.rheem.com/ For the latest news and information about the plumbing, heating and cooling industries, visit Southern PHC at: https://www.southernphc.com/