Rheem Water Softeners
The short version
Known for water heaters, Rheem sells its Preferred-series cabinet softeners through Home Depot. Comparable platform to GE and Whirlpool cabinet units.
Every Rheem unit in our database
| Model | Type | Capacity | Salt/regen | Flow | Certifications | Warranty | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rheem Preferred Plus RHS42 | salt-based | 42,000 gr | 16.3 lbs | 9.9 GPM | — | 1 yr parts/labor (extendable to 5), 3 yrs electronics, 10 yrs tanks | $589 | Check price |
| Rheem Preferred RHS32 | salt-based | 32,000 gr | 14.1 lbs | 7.9 GPM | — | 1 yr parts/labor (extendable to 5), 3 yrs electronics, 10 yrs tanks | $489 | Check price |
Specs read from manufacturer pages. Each unit's page lists its source and check date. “—” means not yet sourced, never guessed.
How to choose
Brand matters less than size and type. Start with the capacity your household needs, then decide salt-based vs salt-free, and only then compare Rheem against the alternatives at that size in the full database.