Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM Running Cost (Electric Water…
Running cost for the Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM
The Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM is certified by ENERGY STAR at 915 kWh a year, cheaper than most models in its category to run among electric water heaters currently certified.
The $172 figure above uses the simple average of all 51 published state rates. Pick your state for the real number.
Where this ranks
That's 17.2% below the electric water heater category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, and ranks 198 of 596 certified electric water heaters for annual running cost, 1 being cheapest. Every one of the 596 currently-certified electric water heaters feeds that average, putting this model about $36/year under it. See how it's calculated on the how it is calculated page.
The closest alternatives by cost
Sorted by running cost among electric water heaters, one step cheaper is Rheem PRO H50 T2 RH310UM ($172/yr, 915 kWh/yr), and one step pricier is Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350UM ($172/yr, 915 kWh/yr).
Comparing Rheem's own models
Rheem makes 77 ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters; this one ranks 40 of 77 for running cost, between the brand's cheapest, the PROPH40 T0 RH120-M at $147/yr, and its priciest, the XE80T10HMS00U0 at $264/yr.
What this adds up to over time
Over the 11-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM costs roughly $1,892 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Weighing a replacement
The Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM is already efficient for its category at $172/year. If you're shopping and comparing options, this is roughly what a well-chosen new electric water heater costs to run.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
Protecting what you have
A electric water heater like the Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM is a real household expense whether or not it needs replacing yet; a protection plan is one way to budget for a repair rather than a full replacement.
The data behind this page
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 915 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. Ranked 198 of 596, the Rheem PROUH50 T2 RH350BM sits in the middle of the electric water heater category, see the guide to why your state changes this number for the other half of the math.