Rheem Performance Platinum Water Heater Recall

Rheem has recently learned that the thermostat control panel on certain performance platinum water heaters can overheat under certain circumstances.

Rheem performance platinum water heater recall.

The electronic ignition system eliminates the standing pilot light saves energy and. They come in a wide range of sizes and capacities are designed to deliver hot water quickly and are very energy efficient. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the performance platinum rheem logo decal on the front above the thermostat control panel. This recall involves rheem brand performance platinum electric water heaters in 40 50 and 80 gallon capacities.

Water heating technologies corp. Natural gas the rheem performance platinum 50 gal. I replaced my old water heater at my rental property after 15 years and due to the small space i have i purchased a performance platinum little over 5 years ago. Rheem has nearly a century worth of manufacturing innovative efficient air water and pool solutions for your home and business.

Rheem water heaters are constructed to provide many years of operation. Most of the problems with a rheem gas water heater will be related to the fvir lockout. Rheem issued a recall may 26 on its rheem performance platinum brand of electric water heaters in 40 50 and 80 gal. Capacities due to a fire or explosion hazard caused by a.

Rheem manufacturing company has issued a voluntary recall on certain electric water heaters due to a potential fire risk. With most models your first step should be to press the tco thermal reset button which is located on the front of the combustion door. Issued a recall may 24 on its american standard brand of gas water heaters in 30 40 and 50 gal. Natural gas tall water heater comes with a 40 000 btu hour environmentally friendly low nox burner that provides ample hot water for households with 3 to 5 people.

All brands rheem checkins repair. The next step should be to clean the intake of the water heater. Rheem canada the leader in tankless water heaters air conditioners and hvac for canadian homes and businesses rheem ca. The rheem performance platinum 50 gal.

Accordingly rheem is conducting a voluntary recall to repair performance platinum water heaters model numbers xe40m12ec55u0 xe50m12ec55u0 xe50t12ec55u0 xe80t12ec55u0 that fall within the. This recall involves rheem branded performance platinum electric water heaters in 40 50 and 80 gallon capacities and they were sold exclusively at the home depot stores nationwide and online from january 2014 through april 2016.