Richmond Encore is the mid-tier — 9-year tank warranty matching Rheem Performance Plus.
Encore lineup
Warranty
9 years tank / 9 years parts / 1 year labor.
When Encore is right
- Mid-tier warranty + value pricing
- 10+ year ownership horizon
- Worth $200-300 premium over Essential
Pricing
- 40-gal gas: $749-949
- 50-gal gas: $849-1,049 — volume
- 50-gal electric: $699-899
Bottom line
Mid-tier value sweet spot.