Rheem 18kW Electric Tankless Water Heater: Compact Design, Gray Finish

By: Rheem

The Rheem RTEX-18 18kW 240V Electric Tankless Water Heater is the perfect choice for those looking for a reliable and efficient water heating solution. Its small size and gray color make it an attractive and unobtrusive addition to any home. The Rheem RTEX-18 is one of the best Electric Water Heaters on the market due to its easy installation process, long-lasting design, and superior build quality. Enjoy hot water on demand with the Rheem RTEX-18.
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B2B Rating
104 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
76
Temperature control
75
Size
76
Power and energy efficiency
76
Overall satisfaction
78
Longevity
83
Easy to install
83
Design
81
Customer support
76
Build quality
79

Details of Rheem 18kW Electric Tankless Water Heater: Compact Design, Gray Finish

  • Material Stainless Steel: Item Weight 14.8 Pounds
  • Capacity 18 Gallons: Power Source ac_dc
  • Color: Gray
  • Wattage: 18000 watts
  • Special Feature: LED Display
  • Product Dimensions: 14.5"W x 18.25"H
  • Brand: Rheem

Comments

Cathy H.: Very happy with tankless hot water heater. Replaced an older, smaller unit and am very happy. Husband had no problem with installation. Decent value and works like a charm!

United States on Dec 13, 2023

jjhv: Bastante cumplidor aun para lo que yo esperaba ya que solo requiero una cantidad relativamente baja de agua caliente y da bastante mas de lo esperado, totalmente recomendable

Mexico on Dec 08, 2023

Kathy C: Had this product installed in my vacation home. It works really well. Provides hot water instantly and it doesn’t take up much space. Great product. I highly recommend it.

United States on Nov 03, 2023

Bradley F. Smith: Easy to install. I needed both a plumber and an electrician, which, together cost over $1000.
Mine was a very short run to the fuse box. Longer runs would cost more.
Important to know these di not provide instant hot water, only unlimited hot water once the flow clears your pipes. So you will still be waiting in the shower for hot water for just a bit.
Also maintenance must be done yearly to flush hard water deposits which includes purchasing more equipment including a pump unless you want to pay a plumber.
These are really simple dumb appliances that do just one thing. I don't know why more people don't install them because they're far less obtrusive than a bulky tank water heater.

United States on Jul 08, 2023

joe: Unit east to install , works perfect been using it for 9 months now and no issues. No more propane usage on acreage. Pulled hot water tank out threw in bush. Power bill went up like 15-20 Canadian per bill as power usage has went up as well vs last years bill. I would insist on other people to buy if looking to switch over. Good unit so far. Good luck

Canada on Aug 15, 2022

J. Theren: This item arrived slightly damaged, although the packaging was not. I'm not sure if it was a manufacturing or handling issue, but some of the sheet metal frame was bent. I straightened it up with some pliers, as (although not visible once fully installed) it did effect mounting of the cover. Otherwise, the install was fast and straightforward. It does need a ton of amperage to operate (2x dual pole 40 amp breakers), so make sure there's room for them in your panel. The ground is a little "hidden", just a lug on the structure to the left of the opening. Also, I opened up that opening for 1 inch conduit. God help the man that tries to pull 5 #8 wires through 3/4 inch conduit. Get a step drill bit for that, if you're so inclined. After the necessary plumbing and wiring, install took less than an hour. It makes cold water hot, and saves a bunch of space.

United States on Aug 14, 2022

Amazon Customer: The unit was easy to install and I use the existing hot water tank as a preheat tank.
We are on a well and the water is very cold coming up out of the ground, so I set the tank at minimum and it heats the well water to roughly ambient temperature. My gas bill has dropped by 70% and my electric bill has only risen about 3%.
This is the only way to go!

Canada on Apr 01, 2022

Antonio: Es buen producto, solo la instalción se complica por el cableado electrico que debe ser calibre 8 y que los interruptores deben ser dobles por el tema de 220V. Por lo demas puedo comentar que el agua se calienta rapido, se mantiene a buena temperatura (ajustable),

Mexico on Mar 19, 2022

Yaagy Canales: cumplio totalmente expectativas, de hecho las excedio...

Mexico on Dec 31, 2021

Jarod Dunn: This unit works very well for my 3 bed/2 bath 1400 sq-ft home. I’ve been running it for a couple of months now to see how well it was going to handle the whole home. Set at 140° it handles two showers at the same time with some hot water to spare for say the bathroom sink if needed. Rarely do we need any extra than the two showers. You do have to be careful when running a tub of water as some faucets can outflow this unit. I have to run our garden tub about 3/4 from wide open so the water stays hot. If your using this for a whole home unit I recommend setting at 140° or 135° but nothing lower. I tried 130° and the two showers were hard to make warm with straight hot going in both. At 140° you can split hot/cold so both get fair amounts of hot water. My only complaint is as other mentioned LED lights will flicker when it kicks on as it takes 75 amps of power to run. I installed this myself with a friend to help run wire, and as long as you know what your doing it’s very easy to wire up. DO NOT ATTEMPT IF YOU HAVE NO ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE. Please have it professionally installed if you have any doubts. If you do install yourself make sure and read what size...

United States on Apr 25, 2021

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Total Reviews 104 reviews 332 reviews 1 reviews
Material Stainless Steel Item Weight 14.8 Pounds
Capacity 18 Gallons Power Source ac_dc
Color Gray ‎White ‎White
Wattage 18000 watts ‎27 KW ‎1440 watts
Special Feature LED Display ‎LED Display ‎Lightweight
Product Dimensions 14.5"W x 18.25"H ‎17"W x 17"H ‎13.75"W x 13.75"H
Brand Rheem ‎EcoSmart ‎Bosch Thermotechnology
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