Rheem Drain Valve Settlement
$0–$1,500
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 20, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Rheem Manufacturing Company and Melet Plastics Inc. allegedly manufactured and sold round poly drain valves with defects between 2019 and 2023. The defendants deny any wrongdoing and admit no liability; the court has made no determination of wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who owns or previously owned a Rheem water heater with a round poly drain valve, or owns or owned a home or structure in the United States where such a water heater was installed. The specific drain valve part numbers must match those listed (various AP and SP numbered models from 2019-2023).
How to file
You must submit a claim form by March 20, 2026 to receive a documented loss payment up to $1,500, a replacement brass drain valve, or a one-year parts-and-labor warranty extension. Documentation of losses is required to claim the monetary reimbursement.
Common questions
- How much does the Rheem Drain Valve Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: $0–$1,500. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Rheem Drain Valve Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 20, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Rheem Drain Valve Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Rheem Drain Valve Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at rheemdrainvalvesettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Rheem Drain Valve Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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