Professional Ultra is Ruud\'s premium tier with the longest available residential tank warranty — 12 years. Same chassis as Rheem Performance Platinum.
Professional Ultra lineup
- 40-gal (PROG40-38N-RH95)
- 50-gal (PROG50-38N-RH95) — volume
- 75-gal (PROG75-38N-RH95)
- 50-gal Power Direct Vent (PROG50-PDVN-RH95) — sealed combustion
What Ultra includes
- Heavier-gauge anode rod (extended sacrificial protection)
- Enhanced foam insulation (lower standby loss)
- 0.65 UEF vs 0.62 standard
- Premium burner package
- 12-year tank warranty
When Professional Ultra is right
- Long-term ownership (12+ years)
- Warranty-priority buyer
- You want the same product as Rheem Performance Platinum at contractor pricing
Power Direct Vent variant
The PROG50-PDVN-RH95 sealed-combustion variant is required in:
- Sealed-envelope new construction
- Code-required combustion-air sealed installs
- Tight mechanical rooms without adequate atmospheric combustion air
Pricing
- 40-gal: $949-1,199
- 50-gal: $1,049-1,299 — volume
- 75-gal: $1,549-1,849
- 50-gal Power Direct Vent: $1,499-1,849
Bottom line
Premium tier with longest residential tank warranty available. Contractor-channel equivalent of Rheem Performance Platinum.