The Rheem Fury 22V40F1, 40 Gallon is a budget-priced water heater with features similar to more expensive models. It’s not Energy Star-rated, but it does have a good Energy Factor rating and sufficient flow and recovery rates to provide ample hot water for most families’ needs.
Quiet and powerful water heater. Owners are pleased with the Rheem Fury’s water temperature and ample capacity. The 40-gallon tank provides 73 gallons for an hour of peak usage — more than most 50-gallon electric water heaters (that cost much more to operate). With a recovery rate of 38.4 gallons per hour for natural gas and 32.3 for liquid propane, this water heater is efficient enough to supply an average family with an ample supply of continuous hot water — even when multiple sources are being used simultaneously. Owners posting to Amazon.com say the unit is ultra-quiet; the ignition sound is practically undetectable.
Decent operation with natural gas or liquid propane. This budget model isn’t especially energy-efficient, but natural gas is the cheapest fuel for heating water in most parts of the country — aside from solar. The Rheem Fury has an Energy Factor rating of 0.59, lower than the 0.67 required to earn an Energy Star certification. Still, it offers better efficiency than many water heater models.
Owners say the Rheem Fury provides hot water within 45 minutes of installation. One owner posting feedback to Amazon.com writes, “Dishwasher and shower running at the same time and we still have boiling hot water.”
Great features for the price. The Rheem Fury has safety features above and beyond its price range, including a brass drain valve, enhanced rust protection and sediment reduction.
Owners posting reviews to Amazon.com are pleased with the value of the Fury and the energy savings it has provided. Because it’s not Energy Star-certified, it doesn’t qualify for a tax credit. However, owners say the water heater is priced so affordably the savings obtainable over time are well worth the initial purchase. The Rheem Fury is backed by a six-year warranty for its tank and parts. While most owners report no problems, there are a few isolated complaints saying Rheem doesn’t honor its warranty for some situations.