- Is the Rheem RTG worth it over a tank heater?
- If you run out of hot water or want the floor space back, yes. It delivers continuous hot water and is simpler and less costly to install than a condensing tankless unit. A tank heater still wins on upfront cost and on installs where gas and venting upgrades are hard.
- How is it different from Rheem's high-efficiency tankless models?
- The RTG is mid-efficiency and vents through a single metal pipe. Rheem's condensing units recover more heat, use PVC venting and cost more. The RTG is the simpler choice where low NOx matters more than the highest efficiency.
- Does it work with a recirculation system?
- Rheem builds recirculation-ready RTG variants, but not every model in the line supports it. Check the model number before planning a recirculation loop.
- What size unit do I need?
- Size by peak simultaneous demand: count the showers and appliances you run at once and match the unit's flow rate and temperature rise. A single-bathroom home needs far less capacity than a household running two showers and a dishwasher.
- Can it be installed outdoors?
- No. This is an indoor unit and must be vented outdoors. Outdoor installs need Rheem's outdoor-rated models.
- What comes in the box?
- The heater itself. Venting, gas connectors and water fittings are usually bought separately, so budget for them in the install.
- Where is the Rtg Medium Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater - Indoor cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $653.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Rtg Medium Efficiency Tankless Gas Water Heater - Indoor?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Standard Plumbing Supply.