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What do Good Heaters Have in Common?
The best heating units are efficient. They keep a home warm and comfortable. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year. And they are quiet, long-lasting, and low in service frequency and cost.
How are Rheem Heating Units Efficient?
When a heater loses or wastes heat, it requires more energy to keep your home warm. Some heaters lose heat through the walls of the cabinet. Energy-efficient heaters like Rheem‘s full line of state-of-the-art models significantly reduce this loss with a blanket of insulation that lines the inside of the cabinet walls.
When a gas heating unit is not in operation, most send a steady, wasteful draft of warm household air traveling up the venting system and out the roof. The Rheem products feature an induced-draft blower that works in conjunction with a hot surface ignition system to pull hot gases through the heat exchanger at a constant and controlled rate of flow. As the burner cycles off, the draft blower stops, keeping the heating air in the system.
Pilot lights also can be wasteful. The electric ignition in many of Rheem’s heating units eliminates the need for a constantly burning pilot. This feature alone gives up to 6% higher efficiency. And in combination with an induced-draft blower, can improve heating unit efficiencies by over 20%.
Most gas heating units vent combustion by-products and gases by allowing the warm air to rise naturally. However, on occasion, proper venting of combustion by-products may be restricted due to blockage, deterioration of venting systems, malfunctions or other causes.
The Rheem induced-draft blower maintains a constant draft through the heat exchanger, which assures proper venting of the heating unit combustion chamber. Rheem also features a pressure switch which continuously monitors venting; and in the event it senses a vent flow restriction, it will automatically shut down your heating system for your safety.
The most efficient heating units tap the energy of the hot vent gases – which can reach temperatures of 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and more.
A high-efficiency heating unit generally wears a higher price tag, but it can make up the difference by reducing operating costs over the long run. And with today’s consumer interest in efficiency, such equipment enhances the bottom line of your home.
Electric Air Handlers:
- Variable-Speed/Constant Torque Motors: These ECM motors (found in models like RHMV and RH2TZ) use less electricity than standard motors, running at lower speeds to maintain consistent temperatures rather than constantly cycling on and off.
- Constant CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute): Many Rheem air handlers, such as the RHMV Endeavor line, feature constant CFM blower motors. These adjust their speed based on cooling or heating demand, increasing overall system energy efficiency.
- EcoNet® Smart Technology: Many high-efficiency Rheem air handlers are compatible with the EcoNet Wi-Fi platform, enabling optimized, remote control of system performance, energy usage tracking, and improved humidity control.
- Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV): Used in top-tier units, EEVs precisely control refrigerant flow, enhancing efficiency compared to traditional thermal expansion valves.
- Superior Insulation and Design: Cabinets are constructed with sturdy materials and feature 1.0-inch foil-faced insulation, which reduces heat loss (increasing thermal efficiency) and decreases noise levels.
Increased System SEER2 Ratings: By using these components, Rheem air handlers help enhance the overall SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of the HVAC system, with some combinations reaching very high efficiency levels.
Gas Furnaces:
- Modulating Gas Valves: Unlike single-stage furnaces that are either off or 100% on, Rheem's modulating systems adjust in small increments (often down to 35% or 40% capacity) to provide only the heat required.
- Variable-Speed Motors: These blower motors (ECM) run at lower speeds longer, consuming less electricity, reducing drafts, and improving air circulation.
- High-Efficiency Heat Exchangers: Rheem premium models use stainless steel secondary heat exchangers that extract more heat from exhaust gases, allowing them to achieve up to 98% AFUE.
- EcoNet Smart Technology: EcoNet enabled systems provide intelligent communication between components to maximize efficiency and allow for remote management.
- Two-Stage Operation: Many models feature two stages, allowing the furnace to run on low capacity for milder days, which saves energy and increases comfort.
A high-efficiency heating unit generally wears a higher price tag, but it can make up the difference by reducing operating costs over the long run. And with today’s consumer interest in efficiency, such equipment enhances the bottom line of your home.
Are some heaters better than others?
Definitely. Features to look for include heat exchangers that resist corrosion, direct-drive blower units, induced draft blowers, pressure switches, and an insulated blower compartment, which helps minimize operating noise.
The best brands have an exceptional warranty behind their work. Rheem heating units offer one of the very best Limited Lifetime Heat Exchanger Warranties.
