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Rheem 100 years strong Next Starts Now Join us in celebrating 100 years of product innovation.

As a proud member of the Rheem® Family of Brands , we're excited to celebrate this important milestone. Now, as we reflect on all the accomplishments of the last century, we also look towards the future of air and water. To what's next. Because together, we're just getting started.

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Our Shared History

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Edwin Ruud journeyed to the US from Norway in the late 1800s to work as a mechanical engineer and developed the first automatic water gas storage heater—which earned him a Gold Medal at the 1904 World's Fair. He went on to found his own company, which flourished on its own until the Ruud Manufacturing Company joined the Rheem Family of Brands in 1959.

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OUR LEGACY OF
INNOVATION CONTINUES

We continue to raise the bar on product reliability, performance and efficiency, pioneering air and water solutions that drive our industry forward.

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The Original

Automatic Storage Water Heater

Edwin Ruud pioneered this revolutionary product in 1889. It consisted of a cast iron shell, which enclosed burners and a thermostat that controlled the gas valves. The goal was to continuously maintain the water supply at the desired temperature—marking a huge advancement in tankless water heating and creating the foundation for the technology we use today.

Ruud® Endeavor® Line

Ultra Series UP19AY Heat Pump

The Endeavor Line was created in response to tougher DOE regulations. A 2024 addition, the incredibly efficient UP19AY heat pump features low-GWP refrigerant, quiet operation and an industry-best warranty.

Ruud® Ultra

Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater

2024 brought the latest edition of the heat pump water heater that started it all. The Ultra Hybrid is still the industry efficiency leader, and its installation is more flexible than ever.

RUUD® Endeavor® Line

Ultra Series U98MV Gas Furnace

Part of the Endeavor Line launch in 2022, the U98MV gas furnace offers one of the highest efficiencies available today, truly variable speed airflow technology and a modulating gas valve to continuously meet specific heating needs.

Ruud® Ultra

Family of Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heaters

Packed with innovations like a helical coil heat exchanger which provides maximum thermal efficiency while extending the tank's life and a patented built-in condensate neutralizer, the Ruud Super High Efficiency Gas Line stands out for both its efficiency and its ability to produce up to 4X the hot water of a standard tank.

RUUD® Renaissance

Packaged Gas / Electric, Packaged Air Conditioners and Packaged Heat Pumps

Engineered to make commercial replacement jobs easier than ever, our Renaissance units feature industry-common footprints and convertible airflow for quick drop-in replacement.

Ruud® TRITON®

Family of Commercial Gas Water Heaters

Introduced to help sustain businesses of all sizes and change the commercial hot water game, Triton gas water heaters feature built-in smart monitoring and the industry's most accurate leak detection and prevention system.

RUUD® Resolute

Packaged Gas / Electric, Packaged Air Conditioners and Packaged Heat Pumps

Designed as the ultimate commercial solution for new construction and retrofit projects, the Resolute Line is equipped with VFD technology which boosts energy savings by matching system capacity to the actual load while reducing wear and tear on motor components.

RUUD® Endeavor® Line

Achiever Plus® Series RD17AZ Side-Discharge Universal Heat Pump

A 2024 addition to the Endeavor Line, the RD17AZ stands out for its universal compatibility. By working with nearly any existing HVAC system, this heat pump makes replacement simpler and more convenient than ever—for both homeowners and contractors.

Ruud® SR-Series

Condensing Tankless Water Heater

With continuous hot water, energy savings and the industry's most comprehensive warranty, SR-Series condensing water heaters set a new standard for tankless. A built-in recirculation pump helps homeowners save up to 12,000 gallons of water from being wasted down the drain annually.

Ruud® L-Series

Super High Efficiency Condensing Platform

The L-Series line of combi boilers, boilers and tankless gas water heaters stands out for its universal shared platform parts, with each unit featuring an industry-unmatched total of four or five moving parts.

SUSTAINABILITY: HONORING OUR PAST AND PROTECTING THE FUTURE

You simply can't look toward the future without considering sustainability. That's why we're proud to play a big part in Rheem Manufacturing's sustainability efforts—including best-in-class sustainable products, more efficient factories, recycling to reduce landfill waste, training for the trade and more. Visit our sustainability page on Ruud.com to learn more about how we're doing good by our customers, our partners—and our planet.

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Next Starts Now

Visit Rheem's 100-year-anniversary page to learn more about our shared guiding principles, their rich history and what's next for all of us.

Learn More at Rheem.com/100