Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM Running Cost (Electric Water…
Running cost for the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM
At 900 kWh/yr, the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM's ENERGY STAR certification puts it cheaper than most models in its category to run against every other certified electric water heater.
That $169 is priced at 18.8¢/kWh, the average of all 51 state rates this site tracks. Your own state's rate is one click away.
How the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM compares to other electric water heaters
Against the category average of 1,105 kWh/yr, this model uses 18.6% less, ranking 149 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $39/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM on that list: Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350BM ($169/yr, 900 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Ruud PRO H65 T2 RU310BM ($169/yr, 900 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Within the Rheem lineup
Ranked 34 of Rheem's 77 certified electric water heaters, this sits between the PROPH40 T0 RH120-M ($147/yr, the brand's cheapest) and the XE80T10HMS00U0 ($264/yr, its priciest).
Cost over its typical lifespan
Over the 11-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM costs roughly $1,861 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Shopping for a new one
Efficient as certified electric water heaters go, $169/year is a reasonable baseline if you're comparing what else is on the market.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A electric water heater like the Rheem PROUH65 T2 RH350UM 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.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 900 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 149 of 596 for running cost, see the electric water heater category page for the rest of the field, or the guide to how much your state matters.