When you’re looking at a new home, what are some things you take into consideration? Many of us will think about the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or whether the layout and style of the home will fit with our lives.

After that, we then focus on features like the flooring, cabinetry, appliances and hardware because we know it’s these small details that come together and make a home just right. But, one detail homeowners don’t usually pay as close attention to is their water heater. However, a water heater is a big part of your day-to-day life, from laundry to bath time to those pesky dishes. You want it to be both reliable and efficient, so you know you’ll have hot water when you need it. Let’s take a look at why Clayton uses Rheem® products in our homes.

About Rheem® Water Heaters and Clayton Homes

An award-winning company, Rheem® is the largest manufacturer of water heating products in North America and has been operating for almost 100 years. That’s why Clayton trusts them to supply our homeowners with quality, innovative water heaters.

Every new Clayton home comes equipped with a Rheem® ProTerra® hybrid electric heat pump water heater or a dual element water heater. The Rheem® ProTerra® hybrid water heater offers different operating modes to help maximize your comfort and energy savings, and uses less energy per year than a 100-watt incandescent lightbulb.

All water heaters that are installed in Clayton homes also have Rheem®’s integrated EcoNet® Wi-Fi technology that gives homeowners the ability to adjust the water temperature, track their energy use and set it on vacation mode, all from their mobile device. You can download the free EcoNet® app to your phone to receive maintenance and care alerts, control your water’s temperature or make a service call with the click of a button. It’s all about saving you time and making your life a little bit easier.

And to help keep your Rheem® ProTerra® hybrid water heater in top shape for the years to come, wash the filter, which is located at the top of the unit, in mild, soapy water every three months. Plus, your Rheem® water heater is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. You can also register your water heater and verify your warranty online for added convenience.

So, how do all of these features come together? Well, your water heater is important for more than just those morning showers, it contributes to the overall energy efficiency of your home and can help you save both energy and money on your utility bills. This is something we know many of today’s homeowners are really thinking about, and Clayton wants to make it easier for you to find a home that can help you achieve these goals.

Want to learn more about the different energy-efficient features you can find in Clayton homes? To get started, you can head to the Home Building section of our Clayton Studio blog now.