What the Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0 costs to run
At 1,403 kWh/yr, the Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0's ENERGY STAR certification puts it one of the more expensive models in its category to run against every other certified electric water heater.
That $264 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 XE80T10HMS00U0 compares to other electric water heaters
The category average is 1,105 kWh/yr; this model runs 27% above it, ranking 559 of 596 electric water heaters tracked here for running cost. 596 certified electric water heaters, one average, about $56/year of daylight between it and this model; the full methodology has the rest.
Neighbouring models
Right next to the Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0 on that list: Rheem XE80T10HM00U0 ($264/yr, 1,403 kWh/yr) runs slightly less, while Richmond 10E80-HP120M ($264/yr, 1,403 kWh/yr) runs slightly more.
Same brand, different models
Of the 77 ENERGY STAR certified electric water heaters Rheem makes, the XE80T10HMS00U0 costs the most to run, $117/year more than Rheem's cheapest, the PROPH40 T0 RH120-M.
Cost over its typical lifespan
11 years is NAHB's typical service life for this category; at $264/year, the Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0 adds up to about $2,901 in electricity over that span.
Is it worth replacing?
The Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0 runs above its category average. If the electric water heater you actually own is older still, likely well past ENERGY STAR's efficiency baseline when it was made, a current certified model could cost meaningfully less than this model's $264/year every year.
Worth comparing a few current certified models before deciding.
If you're keeping it
A electric water heater like the Rheem XE80T10HMS00U0 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 1,403 kWh/yr is ENERGY STAR's own certified figure for this model. At rank 559 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.