Dux vs Rheem:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Rheem had more branded searches than Dux among hot water system brands in New Zealand. Rheem was estimated to have 6.6K branded searches compared to Dux’s 90, and held a 39.2% Share of Search versus Dux’s 0.54%.
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Which is more popular in search, Dux or Rheem?
Compare the hot water cylinder and gas water heater brands New Zealand homes use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Rheem, Dux. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Rinnai | Rheem | Stiebel Eltron | Thermann | Dux |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.2% | 38.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 39.1% | 11.2% | 1.2% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.2% | 37.5% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.2% | 40.2% | 9.9% | 0.98% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.6% | 36.6% | 9.1% | 1% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.5% | 39.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.3% | 38.6% | 11.5% | 1% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 41.7% | 10% | 0.93% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 48% | 40.6% | 10% | 0.98% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.1% | 38% | 10.6% | 0.96% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 39.2% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Dux and Rheem comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rheem was ahead of Dux in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Dux’s estimated Share of Search among hot water system brands in New Zealand moved from 0.51% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 90.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rheem’s estimated Share of Search among hot water system brands in New Zealand moved from 38.4% to 39.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.2K to 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot water system brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Rheem gained estimated Share of Search among hot water system brands in New Zealand, from 38% to 39.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dux in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 11 measured months, from 70 to 90 in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dux’s and Rheem’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Dux
3 branded search terms
- dux gas hot water
- dux hot water
- dux hot water cylinder
Rheem
25 branded search terms
- rheem
- rheem 180l hot water cylinder
- rheem 250l hot water cylinder
- rheem 26
- rheem 27
- rheem 31218015
- rheem co nz
- rheem gas hot water
- rheem heat pump hot water cylinder
- rheem hot water
- rheem hot water cylinder
- rheem hot water cylinder thermostat
- rheem hot water heat pump
- rheem hot water service
- rheem hwc
- rheem near me
- rheem new zealand
- rheem nz
- rheem online
- rheem outdoor hot water cylinder
- rheem proterra heat pump water heater
- rheem tankless water heater repair
- rheem thermostat
- rheem water heater
- rheem water heater repair

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