RHEEM HVAC vs Other Brands!

Most heating and air guys have a brand preference or at least a brand that they sell more of, for one reason or another. In this video, Joshua interviews Ken, a heating and air technician that has selected Rheem as his go-to brand. Ken shares some highlights of the Rheem HVAC line. He also shares reasons he chose Rheem for his own home and for proposals he's giving to potential customers.
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0:00 Intro: HVAC Brands vs Rheem
0:20 Other HVAC guys
0:37 Ken likes Rheem
1:11 Ken introduced
2:42 Ken likes Rheem
3:25 Rheem highlights
4:07 Rheem N Coil
4:39 Basepan inhibits rusting
5:32 Rheem history and details
6:09 No unnecessary bells and whistles
6:52 First 14 SEER and inverters
7:59 Outro
#hvac #rheem #ruud

[@nancygreene5412]

Thanks for sharing, Ken! I am in Merritt Island, FL and I appreciate your expertise regarding Rheem. Well done! I've also learned that no matter what system you replace your existing unit with, EXPERT INSTALLATION IS PARAMOUNT!!!!

[@PatriotNJ-qj8fv]

A friend and wife just installed the Reem A/C. Very informative and knowledgeable material! You’re friend really knows what he’s doing, evidenced by his selection of the Reem units!

[@iraAlbucher]

I live in the NE - Have the Rheem RA17 unit and with regular maintenance the system has been trouble free and quiet - plus the variable speed air handler has saved us a lot of money during the summer.

[@greenwil]

I live in the Charleston SC area and installed the Rheem Prestige 5 summers ago, and have been happy with the performance and humidity control. I would buy again.

[@boywhohadatiger]

Great video josh 👍🏾 appreciate the opportunity to share some input hope we can do more work in the future

[@NewHVACGuide]

Keep in touch pal

[@AnalogueKid2112]

Great interview. I'm considering the Ruud RP17 side discharge heat pump amongst many other inverter systems. It appears to basically be a Fujitsu mini-split outdoor unit with a mostly conventional Rheem/Ruud indoor air handler, although the indoor runs at 240 volts off the power feed for the outdoor unit.

[@mironkorzalko7761]

Had a Rheem in CT. Ran 20 years without a glitch, without any maintenance! Got a 7 year old Carrier here in NC, serviced twice a year like clockwork. Spent over 1100 dollars already for 3 faulty relays.

[@timberwolf2111]

I can not argue with him. I just replaced a 30 year old Rheem Waetherking system in my house and it did work just not as well. Replaced it with a new 14 seer Rheem. Could not be happier.

[@DezDye]

Going on 25 years on my RUUD/Weather King 3 ton and it’s still blowing nice cold air. A hard start was installed in the second year and the contactor was replaced twice and the run capacitor once. It’s been a great unit! I had a Weather King 15kw blower installed at the same time and never had any issues with it either.

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

We had a 3.5 ton 16 SEER Rheem A/C installed summer 2018 in southeast Florida. The company that sold it to us and installed it is family-owned. We took a semi-annual service maintenance plan with them. The first full month after installation our electric bill went from $300 per month to $150 per month. We've never had a repair required to the system. Very reliable. Rheem has been a positive experience for us. The only thing that I wish was different is I would like it to be a little quieter. Our original A/C was a Lennox and it was quieter but then again we had to have it repaired a number of times. Based on my experience overall, I would go with a Rheem again.

[@mikekolczynski5665]

I worked at a residential / light commercial company for 10 years. Installing equipment in finished houses no new construction. We were strictly a Trane dealer at first. We were losing a lot of sales due to the cost of the equipment. We selected Rheem as our lower end equipment line. Another added benefit of using Rheem was the physical size of the air handlers. Trane was a monster of an air handler to get into a knee wall of a cape cod or up the attic steps.

[@progressreason_1]

Best HVAC channel!

[@NewHVACGuide]

Wow. Thank you!

[@adamchristopher4135]

We have (2) 10 SEER, 4 ton Rheem Heat Pumps that were installed in 2001 and they’re still going strong.

[@picklerix6162]

I wanted to install a Rheem HVAC system in my home but my local supply house didn’t stock the 21” coil that I needed. I did get a good deal on the Goodman 16 SEER system with a matching GMVC furnace that I did install myself. I believe that the Rheem condensing units look great too. I like the Rheem furnaces but I hear the N coils are hard to clean so you better keep your filter changed. Rheem use to cost more than an equivalent Goodman system but pandemic prices have gone crazy so who knows what the prices are at now.

[@tomhaeussler6553]

I’ve been a technician 1990 I’m way up north where it’s 4• F right now and in the summer it gets hot and humid, and my favorite furnace is Amana which is a high end Goodman product like Daklan but Rheem and Ruud are a very close second, the 2 things I like best about Rheem and Ruud are that the evaporator coils are shorter so we can get them into basements that have lower head room like a lot of the older houses in the area, and I like the heat exchangers they are very durable 2nd only two Amana with their heat exchangers

[@Jasonpohl11]

Thanks for this.

[@NewHVACGuide]

My pleasure!

[@ghyslainlaferriere1247]

I’ve been a Rheem dealer for over ten years. Reliable easy to fix . When your warranty is done the parts aren’t as expensive as other brands.. The cool thing about the cased coil is that it can be installed horizontal as well..

[@NewHVACGuide]

10 years! Wow

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hi when is Rheem coming out with R454b units?

[@FrostHVAC]

2025, if its not kicked down the curb again@@wildmanofborneo

[@obwan7217]

I like Goodman if installed properly.. I worked on Commercial Walk-in freezers ,refrigeration, and 30 to 100 ton chillers 35 years...

[@galvdeck]

2006 Rheem 5-Ton on my house in Houston, TX. Never even had to change a capacitor. The unit is built like a battleship. Not sure about the current quality though as others have said.

[@briandodson947]

With the n and w coils they do keep the air handlers shorter.

[@ruthdanielson919]

What's a single row condenser coil? I had a Rheem single stage from the 80s but bottom rusted out so love the new composit base. Thought I'd go with a Carrier but just learned they have the aluminum microtube fins in the heat pump, seeing many cos going this route, even with many complaints. Trane having conversion kits to replace these with copper coils. Supposed to be easily damaged, so looking at a Rheem with a single row condenser coil.

[@sharon6638]

The unit on my house hangs on a steel frame. It's on a sideof the house that's freq wet. I'm getting Heatpump this year & is that ok? Prev units on the ground other houses have had water flood area in spring plus hard to keep clear of weeds&leaves. Ruud is what I'm looking at in Missouri. TY!

[@Komputar]

My Rheem HVAC stopped working after 28 years. I live in Jacksonville Florida.

[@robertoswald4861]

We finished our basement, growing our square footage by around 50%. Also replaced a builder-basic AC with a ultra-efficient 20+ SEER Rheem for both our main and basement levels, with zoning and dampers so that one unit can control both floors independently. Our electric bills are equal to those we paid when we did not use our basement for living space! Furnace is also so much more efficient. We’re sold on the brand. The 20+ SEER systems are slow to cool, so not for those who are constantly raising-lowering temperature throughout the day, but if you live in the Deep South and are using AC constantly in summer, a no brainer.

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

running a rheem unit from 1970s no issues

[@kevinbode4285]

Does it work better in heat mode with the N coil?

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hello Anyone know when Rheem is coming out with R454b units?

[@ttt-de6sm]

Going to have a Rheem furnace installed next week. I am able to run my own LP line from the tank to the crawlspace, can the HVAC guys take it from there?

[@robertcox5896]

My Rheem is 35 years old and it still runs.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Wow! You definitely have gotten your moneys worth!

[@briandodson947]

The Rheem W coil is very difficult to clean when they've been neglected.

[@giovanniteran4559]

You are probably doing it the wrong way, I have never had any issues when maintenance them.

[@wildmanofborneo]

Anyone know when Rheem is coming out with R454b units?

[@rl7880]

I like this format, Josh. I'll be curious after you've done a bunch of these if you will look into adding another brand to your lineup. That is if you're allowed to do that without your current brand flipping out.

[@NewHVACGuide]

I’ve tried for months. Finding hvac guys willing to share what they like has been tough.

[@calebpruitt7235]

@@NewHVACGuide my company has done Ruud for the past 3 years I want to say. The only issues we’ve had out of them in 3 years is 2 defrost boards. We’ve had a few other issues but it’s mostly installation error, improperly supported exhaust on high efficiency furnace tripping a water sensor on the furnace, a few expansion valves from a big job we did but I came to the conclusion they failed due to the person who brazed the copper in. Most of the issues have been self inflicted issues, like I said the only 2 issues we have had in a little over 3 years is 2 defrost boards. We have done Bryant/Carrier/Goodman in the past. All of those had minimal issues on their ends as well. Bryant/Carrier for me is just unpleasant to work on, whether it being installing them or servicing them. Goodman’s I know get a bad rep, but I’ve not had many issues with those either the ones we have put in over the years, easy to work on. I’d say what pushed me away from them was learning more and gaining more knowledge and just feeling they skimp out on some aspects they shouldn’t if that makes sense

[@dawnolivo9645]

See this is why I don't trust these AC guys that I've called bc yes they only push certain brands or only one brand and they all have their own opinions but is that opinion based on the company that's giving them some kickback to exclusively sell that brand???

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hi when is Rheem coming out with R454b units?

[@bassthis]

Can someone give me some feed back on the 5 ton Rheem RH1T6024stanj. What is the good and bad on this particular unit?

[@sumokid]

I’ve had nothing but problems with condenser leaks with rheem.

[@sprockkets]

Micro channel I presume, hate that stuff. Seems to work for car radiators though.

[@trammellstewart45]

Armstrong Air has been WONDERFUL for us, mostly because of the exclusive dealer program that helps promote the inverter equipment. 10/10

[@picklerix6162]

I saw somebody clean an Armstrong condenser coil on KZbin and it looked like a well designed unit.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Trammel, shoot me an email if you’d like to talk about Armstrong in a video sometime. 🙂

[@kyngsley1]

I own 2 gas rheem. What rheem model would you recommend

[@lonewanderer9872]

Im skeptical that they're gonna start using LG Compressors in some of the condenser models ("to keep up with Compressor demand").My whole HVAC department was like: uh. Wut mf? And the warranties are gonna be the same? HHMMMH. Great video! We deal Rheem, love that super easy take apart condenser design . Inverter tech and boards are very interesting to me but we're all still figuring those out for troubleshooting. Very extensive, wire tracing skills must be immaculate. 😅 Haven't had the chance to use the app with the new SEER equipment for service calls or inspections but very simple to use. Econet TESP at Tstat is almost always needed to be double checked by manual testing at furnace. But almost everything else is soooo niiice about Rheem comfort wise, convenience wise, and 90% tech friendly . Live in Colorado with very thin air, so the OFMs get Choked real quick, and leak oil. (Circuit board placement adds a few extra minutes to pulling blow. Super annoying )

[@nukestrom5719]

So I heard Fujitzu and Rheem are the same. Fujitzu builts mini splits for Rheem and Rheem builds central systems for Fujitzu. True?

[@pridemechanical815]

Rheem/Rudd make great furnaces. Heat pumps are ok.

[@mauricecohen3830]

I live in the desert where AC is vital. My house has 4 Rheem units that run 24/7 8 months out of the year. Zero issues after 4 years.

[@NewHVACGuide]

Sounds hot 🥵 🙂

[@mauricecohen3830]

@@NewHVACGuide yeah, 112 degrees today 🙂

[@NewHVACGuide]

@mauricecohen3830 wow!🤯

[@Fury5.010r]

Do you have an email that I can ask you a specific question on furnaces?

[@LLS1100]

I had a new 3-ton heat pump installed so far no complaints but the price out of this world nine grand

[@martyhale9929]

Just had a 3 ton 14 seer Heat pump split system installed 6500 bucks. I'm happy.

[@neonnight34609]

getting one installed next week 7500 and change. thats to drop the unit from the attic and put it in the garage " i dont use the garage as its only one car and i have a 3 car freestanding. i thought that was fair for all the work involved. not gonna lie its got me alittle nervous as i am a perfectionist

[@briandodson947]

I've been installing lennox for 36 years. At my house personally I have a 86 lennox system and a 2019 lennox system. When properly installed , my opinion its the best equipment there is.

[@picklerix6162]

I had an older Lennox system installed in 1993. It was a pretty good system but the installers failed to install a filter drier. I use to work for a Lennox dealer in the 80’s and the only thing that I noticed is that the condensing units would get leaks on the braze joints and the suction line copper failed on my own Lennox unit. My neighbor said it was Chinese copper. Nowadays, I hear people complaining about Lennox evaporator coil leaks. My Lennox coil never had any issues for 27 years but my neighbors had leaks in their Lennox coils.

[@stephenmccann4797]

Lennox units for the last 3 years are problomatic according to 3 companies that have dealt with them. One of the big box stores is still selling them and that is a red flag for me, installers can make all the differance however the quality of the buid itself has gone south.

[@neilherman9624]

Who wants to pay $1,000.00+ for a thermostat?

[@tinman4585]

I love Rheem equipment except their coil design (corner condensate) is a little wierd the newer condenser design is better than the older one. The gas furnaces are great.

[@Iraqveteran-ke6qu]

My new rheem can’t cool my house below 76 degrees. Is there a break in period?

[@JuanLopez-sx1er]

Check your insulation in the ettic that could be your problem. I had that problem not enough insulation. I went with spray Foam on the Trusses problem Solved.

[@mitchkilby9029]

Could be under sized or improperly charged .

[@velodim]

To me Ruud is a rheem with full package. They have low and high pressure switches.

[@TheReason101]

It’s hard to clean an n coil without taking it out

[@Scoondog]

Texhoman here love rheem

[@LX-cg1oi]

I sell Rheem for my business, and I love it. Sell anything but York

[@dolphingirl12885]

I just had a York unit replaced that ran 18 years no repairs at all

[@LX-cg1oi]

@@dolphingirl12885 well that was a 🦄. Lol

[@michaelp9238]

Can you tell me whats wrong with York? I was looking at rheem prestige and York affinity. Rheem is sold out so I'm thinking of York. They're offering 10 years parts and labor.

[@LX-cg1oi]

@@michaelp9238 they have a certain type of coil that tend to leak sooner than most other coils.

[@Holyheart1]

What our your brands that you sell ?

[@NewHVACGuide]

Griffin Air is a Daikin comfort pro dealer

[@michaelhatfull3305]

I work for a carrier distributor. When you have certain contractors that do mechanical work to light commercial and residential there only 2 manufactures that can truly support those diverse products. From a 1000t chiller to a 80% furnace. This is fact not fiction is Carrier and Trane with the amount of support and manufacturing capability that you receive. But every contractors needs are also different.

[@johnwhite2576]

yes but most hvac companies are smaller shops and do residential for the most part- a much bigger problem than the company is the install, and also duct work .

[@coldjello8436]

My experience with Rheem has been terrible over the 10 years I've owned it. 3 failed evaporator coils so far...

[@kruejaco1]

There’s currently a class action lawsuit against them bc of those coils!…im passing on them

[@sprockkets]

They killed their classic design, having easy access to the compressor if you needed to check it. I wouldn't touch them, but they have a good reputation for furnaces. I get really sad though when I see any of those 10 SEER units they made from the 90s that last forever.

[@neonnight34609]

i have one that is 25 years old. it's been a work horse but unfortunately rust and corrosion has taken over to the point its just not worth trying to fix. it iced over on me last week and we all know what that means. the new system is going in next week. i went with a rheem 14.3 seer 2 speed i hope i didn't make a mistake but man things have gotten so expensive. i live in Florida, i know nothing these days will last 25 years so im banking that im on borrowed time after the 10 year warranty

[@sprockkets]

Yeah, not worth fixing that with r22. And you probably need a rebuilt platform.

[@EP1CNELSON]

rheem in the late 80s and 90s were very good units. i think their still pretty good but the quality is not there any more and i feel that goes with any brand

[@sprockkets]

Yep

[@jrunagerj]

Yeah all the big wigs got together and decided their was no profit in making equipment that lasted 25 years and now we are left with junk that makes it 3-5 years or maybe 10 years for compressors.

[@ddw3968]

Aren’t they made in China?

[@4Lights.5Liights]

Love Rheem, Ruud, but the claim of Scroll compressor; almost all companies use the Scroll compressor.

[@NewHVACGuide]

A lot do for sure

[@acunitedhtx]

I would add that Rheem - Sure and Ruud are all the same. They still use Copper Coils they don't have issues with drain lines clogging with the white bacteria snot. Copper is a disinfect whereas aluminum doesn't.. Cooper is much better material. In my opinion aluminum is marketed as this revolutionary thing. Ita corporate giants selling a products for the same but they have reduced the manufacturing. Ultimately it's not as a good good copper Coil. I dont belive that the masses are changing all aluminum because it's better for the consumer. It's cheaper from to make. That's the bottom line.

[@johnwhite2576]

base pan ? why not just elevate it on footers ....

[@davidm.8309]

Don’t think that is allowed in Florida. Never seen that here. Unit has to be bolted to the concrete pad at 4 points.

[@w.a.franklin4739]

First 3 minutes didn't tell me jack $hit.

[@brettmiller7984]

I have. RP16 heat pump and the high pressure switch is a terrible design. Rheems fix is a zip tie

[@NewHVACGuide]

Interesting. Do you install Rheem?

[@Billp-wv4sm]

I can't stand those plated rheem coils. The ones that in order to clean or check for dirt need pulled all the way out of the case. It's a horrible design but for some reason rheem stuck with it.

[@rickjames9256]

All new systems are crappy now. Rheem back in a day made bulletproof units. But now all systems are built cheap. Metal is not as strong as it used to be. But it’s a new age that we live in though

[@jackson12802]

True… my unit is on it last leg. But it’s pushing 40… I am so worried about buying a new one. I have no clue as to what is a well built brand these days

[@rickjames9256]

@@jackson12802 Rheem , Carrier is ok as long you don’t go high efficiency. 15-16 SEER I would recommend. I personally am not big fan of Trane now. Definitely stay away from Goodman products. These new high efficiency u it’s are great and sound well on a paper and some will work well for some years. But as they age repairs and diagnostics can be a pain and sometimes people end up waiting on parts for weeks or even month or so. I am in the HVAC field myself and could install anything I wanted to when I installed new unit in my own house. I chose 16 SEER Carrier heat pump unit. Not complicated and easy to fix if something goes wrong with it. Companies will talk many people into high efficiency systems ,but for that it will have to be installed correctly and you will need PROPER DUCTWORK if you wanna get efficiency that they are selling.

[@wildmanofborneo]

Hi when is Rheem coming out with R454b units?

[@wildmanofborneo]

​@jackson12802 Hi when is Rheem coming out with R454b units?

[@kareemt4526]

My unit got hit by lighting and now its done, its an 4ton r22 unit high eff from late 90s early 2000 In the market for one but not sure which brand this is fustrating