Richmond Premium Power Direct Vent 50-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater
Model 12VR50PDV
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Btu
50000
Venting
Direct Vent
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Tank Type
Tank
Energy Factor
0.69
Warranty Years
12
Richmond Premium Power Direct Vent 50-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater Review
The Richmond Premium Power Direct Vent 50-Gallon Natural Gas is Rheem's premium-tier power-direct-vent gas tank under the Richmond brand at Home Depot. Sealed combustion with PVC venting.
Specs: 50 gallons stored, 50,000 BTU input, UEF 0.68, 90-gallon FHR, 12-year tank and 12-year parts warranty. Direct-vent PVC venting. ENERGY STAR certified.
The Premium tier matches Rheem Performance Platinum Power Direct Vent at Home Depot — same engineering, Richmond branding. The combination of higher BTU output + 12-year warranty + power direct vent suits households needing more recovery than typical 40K BTU 50-gallon units.
About $1,200 at Home Depot, $2,400 installed including direct-vent piping.
Pros
- Natural gas combustion — faster recovery than electric resistance at comparable tank size
- 12-year warranty — above-average protection; most competitors offer 6
- 50-gallon capacity — right-sized for 3–4 person households with standard usage patterns
Cons
- Tank standby heat loss — tankless or heat-pump alternatives eliminate this continuous efficiency gap
Full Specifications
Brand
Richmond
Model Number
12VR50PDV
Btu
50000
Venting
Direct Vent
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Tank Type
Tank
Energy Factor
0.69
Warranty Years
12
Capacity Gallons
50
First Hour Delivery
90
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