Richmond Encore Tankless 130 Condensing Gas Water Heater
Richmond Encore Tankless 130 Condensing Gas Water Heater Review
The Richmond Encore Tankless 130 Condensing Gas Water Heater is Rheem's value-tier 130K BTU condensing tankless under the Richmond brand at Home Depot. Smaller-capacity sibling of the Richmond Encore Tankless 199.
Specs: 130,000 BTU natural gas input, UEF 0.93 condensing, 6.6 GPM at a 35°F rise, stainless steel heat exchanger, PVC condensing venting. 12-year warranty on heat exchanger.
The 130K BTU class is sized for 1-2 bath warm-climate homes. Smaller gas line requirements than 199K BTU — often 1/2" gas line is sufficient at moderate distances. About $1,100 at Home Depot, $2,700 installed.
Right buyer: budget-conscious 1-2 bath tankless conversion at Home Depot. Same Rheem engineering and service network as the Rheem RTGH series at slightly lower price tier.