Why Do Some Water Heaters Cost More Than Others?
The value of a water heater is determined by (1) how long it lasts, (2) how much hot water it provides, and (3) how much it costs to operate. Better water heaters last longer, give you more hot water, and cost you less in energy bills.
Here are some things to look for in a water heater that mean it's a better value for you:
- Longer Warranties. The longer a water heater lasts, the more you get for your money.
- Fast Recovery. Our 6-year Heavy Duty Gas, 9-year, and 12-year water heaters provide more hot water.
- It features a low emission burner design, maintenance free protection, no filters to clean and standard replacement parts.
- EverKleen™ Self Cleaning System fights sediment buildup that can cause your water heater to fail or provide less hot water. Available on 9-year and 12-year models.
- Rigid Foam Insulation fights stand-by heat loss.
- Heat Traps prevent convective heat loss, so the water heater costs less to operate. Available on 12-year models.
- Low Input Pilots reduce wasted energy during stand-by periods for all gas models.
Installing Your Water Heater
All Richmond water heaters come with detailed installation instructions. Some stores also offer professional installation services. Our gas water heater models are shown in this brochure. Inside is a specification chart for selecting the model that's right for you. Thank you for choosing Richmond!
Encore 6 Yr High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent Series
- 0.83 UEF
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- 120 VAC, 60Hz, induced draft blower
Encore 12 Yr XR90 (Induced-Draft) High Performance Series
- .71 UEF
- Certified for applications up to 10,100 feet above sea level
- 29-gallon capacity
Encore 12 Yr Powered Damper Series: Energy Star Rated
- More technology, better performance and longer life
- .65 - .70 UEF
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- 38 Gallon, 40 Gallon and 50 Gallon Capacities
Encore 12 Yr Atmospheric Gas Water Heater Series
- .58 - .66 UEF
- Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
- 40, 50 and 55-Gallon Capacities
Essential Plus 9 Yr ATMOSPHERIC GAS WATER HEATER SERIES
- .58 - 64 UEF
- Maintenance free - No filter to clean
- 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Essential Plus 6 Yr Heavy Duty Gas Water Heater Series
- 75-Gallon and 98-Gallon Capacities
- Flammable Vapor Detection System
- Piezo Ignitor - no matches required
- 75-Gallon and 98-Gallon Capacities
Essential Plus 6 Yr Heavy Duty Power Direct Vent Series
- .63 UEF
- Two pipe system: one pipe pulls in outside air for combustion and the other exhausts combustion gases
- Long venting lengths up to 100 feet
- Vertical or horizontal termination
- 75-Gallon Capacity
- .63 UEF
Essential 6 Yr Heavy Duty Power Vent
- Electronic gas control for improved monitoring and service
- Maintenance free – no filter to clean
- Premium grade anode rod provides long-lasting tank protection
- 75-Gallon Capacity
Essential 6 Yr Atmospheric Gas Water Heater Series
- .58 - .65 UEF
- Disables the heater in the presence of flammable vapor accumulation
- Eco-friendly burner, low NOx design
- 29, 30, 40, 48, 50 and 55-Gallon Capacities
Essential 6 Yr Power Vent Water Heater Series
- .61 - .69 UEF
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Essential 6 Yr Direct Vent Gas Water Heater Series
- Uses outside air for combustion
- .56 - .58 UEF
- Low lead compliant
- 40-Gallon and 50-Gallon Capacities
- Uses outside air for combustion
Essential 6 Yr Manufactured Housing Atmospheric Series
- .59 - .60 UEF
- FHR: 57 gallons for 40-gallon model and 52 gallons for 29-gallon model
- Recovery: 30.3 to 34.3 GPH at a 90° Frise, depending on model
- 29 and 40-Gallon Capacities
Essential 6 Yr Manufactured Housing Direct Vent Series
- .57 - .59 UEF
- Certified for manufactured (HUD) and modular construction
- 30 and 40-Gallon Capacities
Essential 6 Yr Manufactured Housing Direct Vent (Co-Axial)
- .58 UEF
- Field convertible controls and burner assembly for natural gas or LP operation included
- 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Encore 12 Yr Powered Damper: Ultra Low NOx Series
- Ultra Low NOx for Utah & ULN Counties in California
- .64 - .68 UEF
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- 40 and 50-Gallon Capacities
Richmond 6 Yr | 9 Yr | 12 Yr Atmospheric Gas Water Heaters: Ultra Low NOx Series
- Ultra Low NOx for Utah & ULN Counties in California
- .58 - .63 UEF
- Maintenance free - no filter to clean
- 29, 40, 50, and 55 gallon capacities
Essential 6 YR Heavy Duty: Ultra Low NOx Series
- Ultra Low NOx for Utah & ULN counties in California
- 75 Gallon delivers approximately 127 gallons of hot water in the first hour**
- 98-gallon delivers approximately 139 gallons of hot water in the first hour**
- Eco-friendly burner, ultra low NOx design meets 14 ng/J NOx requirements
- 75 and 98 gallon capacities
Essential 6 Yr Power Vent: Ultra Low NOx Series
- Ultra Low NOx for Utah & ULN Counties in California
- .63 - .66 UEF
- ENERGY STAR® rated
- 40 and 50 gallon capacities