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Ruud is a brand of water heating and HVAC products for homes and businesses, with roots dating to 1889.

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Overview

Ruud is a brand of water heating and HVAC products for homes and businesses. According to its official site, homeowners and businesses have relied on Ruud for quality craftsmanship and pioneering innovation since 1889, and the brand's air and water products are built to perform in any environment. The company traces its pioneering spirit to founder Edwin Ruud, a Norwegian mechanical engineer who emigrated to America and pioneered the first automatic storage water heater. The Ruud brand of heating and air conditioning equipment was introduced in the 1950s. Ruud's product line spans water heating, tankless and solar water heaters, heating and cooling, home generators, pool and spa products, integrated systems, replacement parts, and commercial products, with a nationwide network of vetted Ruud HVAC contractors.

History

Ruud's official site states that homeowners and businesses have relied on Ruud for quality craftsmanship and pioneering innovation since 1889. The brand traces its pioneering spirit to Edwin Ruud, a Norwegian who journeyed to America to work as a mechanical engineer and pioneered the first automatic storage water heater, a device consisting of a cast iron shell enclosing burners and a thermostat that controlled the gas valves. Edwin left his job, bought the rights to his invention and started his own company, continuing to refine and improve his design and earning a reputation as a trailblazer in water heating products for the home as well as commercial and industrial applications. After his passing in 1932, the breakthroughs continued, eventually leading to the 1950s introduction of the Ruud brand of heating and air conditioning equipment.

Products and positioning

A hardworking, pioneering brand offering quality craftsmanship and pioneering innovation in water heating and HVAC since 1889.

  • Water Heating

  • Tankless Water Heaters

  • Solar Water Heaters

  • Heating and Cooling

  • Home Generators

  • Pool and Spa Products

  • Integrated Systems

  • Replacement Parts

  • Commercial Products

  • Air Conditioners

  • Heat Pumps

  • Gas Furnaces

  • Air Handlers

  • Oil Furnaces

  • Cooling Coils

  • Thermostats

  • Indoor Air Quality

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