Running cost for the Rheem XE80T10H45U1
ENERGY STAR certifies the Rheem XE80T10H45U1 at 1,213 kWh/yr, more expensive than most models in its category to run for its category.
That $228 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 XE80T10H45U1 compares to other electric water heaters
The category average is 1,105 kWh/yr; this model runs 9.8% above it, ranking 332 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $20/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Rheem XE80T10H45U1 on that list: Rheem PROPH80 T2 RH400-SO ($228/yr, 1,213 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Rheem XE80T10HS45U1 ($228/yr, 1,213 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Ranked 65 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).
What this adds up to over time
Over the 11-year service life NAHB reports for this category, running the Rheem XE80T10H45U1 costs roughly $2,508 in electricity, separate from the purchase price.
Is it worth replacing?
At $228/year, this is on the expensive side for a electric water heater; the cheapest certified model in this category runs about $121/year, worth knowing before buying either the Rheem XE80T10H45U1 or its replacement.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
$228/year to run is the predictable cost of the Rheem XE80T10H45U1; a protection plan covers the unpredictable one, a repair bill.
How this was checked
Nothing here is estimated from a nameplate wattage; the 1,213 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 332 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.