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WHY GENUINE RHEEM SPARE PARTS MATTER FOR YOUR HOT WATER SYSTEM

When a hot water system needs a repair, replacement parts can look almost identical. But as Rheem puts it, “Looks the same. Isn’t the same.”

Genuine Rheem heater elements are engineered, tested and certified specifically as part of Rheem water heaters, with design details intended to support correct fitment, reliable operation and longer element life.

The Difference Is in the Detail

Rheem genuine heater elements include features such as:

  • Recompressed bends that keep the heating wire centred, helping prevent hot spots and extend element life.
  • A marked flange to help ensure correct fitment orientation and avoid unnecessary ECO activation.
  • Extra sheath surface area to reduce watts density, helping the element run cooler with fewer deposits.
  • Cathodic protection designed to reduce anode sludge building up on the element, helping it heat cleaner and last longer.
  • A wraparound flange designed to improve system earthing in line with AS/NZS 60335.2.21.


Rheem also offers genuine elements across a range of copper and Incoloy power ratings and watt densities to suit Australian conditions.

Why It Matters When Your Rheem Needs a Repair

Using the correct genuine component helps ensure the replacement part has been designed for the system it is being fitted to, rather than simply choosing an aftermarket part that appears similar.

At Bar Plumbing & Solar, we use genuine Rheem spare parts for applicable Rheem servicing and repairs, helping get the job done properly the first time.

Need your Rheem hot water system repaired or serviced? Contact Bar Plumbing & Solar on 1300 381 980.

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