This post is sponsored by Rheem®; however, all thoughts and opinions are our own.
Life can be simple, other times, really complicated. Please tell us we’re not the only ones who totally feel like that?
Homes are the same way. Most of the time, they’re simple. Once you fall into the groove of things, there can be a little maintenance but there’s not much to worry about. We remember the first time we became homeowners. It felt like a big leap, and we were a little worried about how complicated it could be. Once we adjusted, we were patting ourselves on the back – “Congratulations,” we thought. “Now we’re real adults.” The end.
And then there are days when things can get a little… dicey. Maybe you fall through a garden stool and need emergency surgery, {hopefully not, but it happens}. Or maybe you discover a water leak and have to gut a portion of your house. It’s funny how quickly life can change with unexpected obstacles that are thrown our way.
Things happen and we all grow from it. C’est la vie.
But sometimes if you have a little more knowledge, you can take better control of your situation and protect yourself.
Your home has needs.
Sure you know stuff like, when to change filters, or how to unclog that toilet. Or even the more exciting projects, like how to build window boxes to make the outside a little more pretty.
But what do you know about your water heater? Yeah, we totally just switched gears. Hang with us, because this is about to get good.
For anyone who’s a nerd like us, here are a few fun facts:
• Water heaters are one of the leading causes of water damage in a home.
• According to energy.gov 18% of the energy used in your home, goes toward your water heater.
• The first water heater emerged in London. {I know, right? Who knew.}
• When American homeowners were surveyed, more arguments happen in the home when the hot water runs out and people have to take a cold shower.
{Okay, we don’t know if that one is true, but it sure seems it could be. The struggle is real.}
Did you know there’s a solution?
Rheem® has developed an amazing solution for all these things.
Meet the Rheem® Gladiator™.
Rheem® just took your home’s hot water heater up a notch.
It’s so smart, it has an app that lets you control some amazing features.
Leak Detection:
This is number one on our list. Water heaters are one of the top causes of water damage in a home, so the Gladiator has built-in leak detection to notify you. It can actually shut down the water heater to prevent further damage. Amazing.
Control:
We adore all the control contained in this app.
For instance, this tells you how much hot water is left in the tank after your daughter just took a 14-hour shower, and now you’re stuck with icy water. {We know we’re not the only ones with this ongoing battle at our house… Yay tweens + teens.} We’re working on it, but since her shower habits won’t change much, the app tells you when there’s enough hot water for all the other humans in your house.
Energy Efficiency:
You can even control the days and times it heats the water. Is there really any reason to have hot water at noon on a Wednesday when no one will be home? And really, no one is showering while they sleep. So not only are you saving money, you’re able to be a little more green, and leave less of a carbon footprint.
Lower your cost:
You can even track the energy used, so you can see when you’re consuming the most and how to lower it.
Fun fact: energy costs less at different times of the day.
No more surprises:
The Gladiator can also notify you when the heating element is failing, so you don’t so it doesn’t catch you by surprise.
And it tracks any other issues to provide your plumber with key information to save you time and money.
Back from vacation:
The old days are over. No longer are you greeted with cold water when you return from your vacation because you have to manually adjust the settings. Simply set it, forget it, and return home to wonderful warm water.
This has been a game changer since replacing our 2003 water heater! They’ve come such a long way, we’re kind of amazed.
And it’s less we have to think about in the long run. Simple, right?
A fabulous, energy-efficient way to bring a new element of control to your home and all its hot water needs.
Be sure to check out the Rheem® Gladiator™ at your local Home Depot, and let us know what your favorite feature is!
We’d love to hear.
Have an inspired day!
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