Rheem AC Systems in Boca Raton, Installed by a Rheem Pro Partner

The RA13NY's 13.4 SEER2 is below the U.S. Department of Energy's Southeast minimums for split air conditioners (14.3 SEER2 under 45,000 Btu/h, 13.8 SEER2 at or above), so it is not an option for a Boca Raton installation. Ratings depend on the matched indoor coil or air handler.

• EcoNet on communicating modelsRheem's Prestige RA19AY is the EcoNet-enabled air conditioner in its 2026 lineup. With the EcoNet Smart Thermostat and app, Rheem says the homeowner gets remote control of the system and alerts sent directly to a phone or email. Rheem notes a Wi-Fi broadband connection is required.
• An option for non-communicating modelsFor Endeavor models without EcoNet communication, Rheem pairs an ecobee Smart Thermostat Lite that works with EcoNet technology, giving app control and alerts without the communicating equipment.
• Bluetooth for setup and serviceRheem lists built-in Bluetooth on the RA19AY, RP19AY, RD18AY, RP17AY and RD16AY. Rheem says it makes installation and service faster for the contractor, which can shorten a repair visit.
• What alerts are good forIn a house that sits empty for part of the year, an alert that the system stopped cooling is the difference between a service call and a humidity problem. If remote monitoring matters to you, it narrows the Rheem choice to the Prestige models or a compatible thermostat.

• R-454B in central systemsEvery Endeavor Line air conditioner in the table above lists R-454B. EPA's Technology Transitions table puts its global warming potential at 465, against 2,088 for R-410A.
• R-32 in some ductless systemsRheem has said some products, such as mini splits, may use R-32 instead, which EPA lists at a GWP of 675. Both are A2L refrigerants, a lower-toxicity, lower-flammability class. See our mini split page.
• PlusOne Refrigerant Detection SystemRheem's low-GWP models carry a patented detection system that is factory- or field-installed in the furnace coil or air handler and covers the complete system. It is part of why the indoor and outdoor equipment are quoted as a matched set.
• Less refrigerant in the coilRheem says the 7mm condenser coil used on models such as the RA16AY and RA15AY reduces refrigerant requirements by up to 15 percent.

• No registration needed in FloridaRheem's June 2024 Florida legislative update says registration is no longer required for Florida installations, and installs on or after July 1, 2024 receive the longest coverage offered on each model's Limited Parts Warranty. Florida Statute 559.957 bars conditioning any manufacturer warranty on registration.
• Coverage stays with the houseRheem's Florida update ties warranty coverage to the property, not the homeowner. Florida Statute 559.956 transfers it to a buyer automatically on sales on or after July 1, 2024, with no transfer fee and no extension of the remaining term.
• Older installs keep their termsRheem says products installed before July 1, 2024 keep the warranty they had: a 5-year warranty stays 5 years and a 10-year warranty stays 10.
• Prestige unit replacementRheem lists the Prestige RA19AY with 10-year parts plus a 10-year conditional unit replacement. Ask for the warranty certificate for your exact model; Rheem's terms vary by product.