Rheem® enters residential boiler market with new thermaforce™ super high efficiency condensing platform
July 18, 2023
ThermaForce
Platform Includes Combi Boilers, Boilers and Tankless Water Heaters
for
a Whole Home Heating Solution
ATLANTA, (July 18, 2023) -
Rheem®,
a leading global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces
the launch of ThermaForce™, a
platform of super high efficiency condensing gas water heaters and
boilers for the residential market. Comprised of combi boilers, boilers and
tankless water heaters, ThermaForce can provide hot water for hydronic space heating
applications including radiant floors, baseboards and hydronic air handlers as
well as domestic hot water for sinks, showers, washing machines and more.
“The Rheem ThermaForce platform
offers a whole home heating solution that is simple, reliable and provides
super high efficiency,” said Eric Ashley, product development manager, Rheem. “Additionally,
the platform includes game-changing features for multiple installation
scenarios.”
With universal shared platform parts
including the illuminated touchscreen control panel and exhaust and moveable
combustion air intake venting, ThermaForce products were engineered for easy
diagnostics, ultimate serviceability and flexible, uncomplicated installation. In
addition, ThermaForce’s unmatched streamlined design, with as few as four or
five moving parts on each unit, simplifies servicing.
The platform is designed to meet
the most demanding space heating and domestic hot water needs with an industry-first
wireless cascading capability. Up to eight ThermaForce units (combi boilers,
boilers, or tankless water heaters) can be cascaded in multiple configurations
without the need for proprietary communication cables or Wi-Fi connectivity. The
US market exclusive condensing combi to combi cascading for domestic hot water
and space heating improves system efficiency and individual unit life.
At
the heart of each ThermaForce product is a patented labyrinth heat exchanger with
integrated copper waterways that ensures maximum heat transfer with minimal
heat loss. The super high efficiency condensing combi boiler and boiler are ENERGY STAR®
certified (up to 96% AFUE) and the tankless gas water heater, at 0.90 EUF, will
reduce energy use up to 32% compared to a standard 50-gallon gas tank. The entire platform is high-altitude compliant and the
tankless water heaters are manufactured to withstand extreme hard water
environments.
The Rheem ThermaForce super high
efficiency platform is available beginning July 18, 2023, to the following U.S.
markets: Northeast (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts), Great
Lakes/Midwest (Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska), Mountain
(Idaho, Utah, Colorado), and Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon). For more
information, visit www.Rheem.com/ThermaForce.
About Rheem
Founded in 1925,
Rheem Manufacturing is a global leader committed to delivering innovations that
save energy and support a more sustainable future. With products available in
more than 80 countries, Rheem is America’s #1 water-heating brand and the only manufacturer
in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating,
and commercial refrigeration products. The company’s
portfolio of premium brands include Rheem®, Intergas®, Friedrich,
Raypak®, Ruud®, Eemax®, Richmond®, IBC™, Splendid®, Solahart® EverHot™ and MHG Group as well as Russell®, Witt®, ColdZone®
and Kramer®, which are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG®)
division.