Ruud Professional Ultra 50-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas Water Heater
Ruud Professional Ultra 50-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas Water Heater Review
The Ruud Professional Ultra 50-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas is Rheem's premium plumber-channel gas tank, positioned above the Achiever Plus tier. The "Ultra" designation reflects the premium tier — equivalent to Rheem Performance Platinum at Home Depot.
Specs: 40,000 BTU input, UEF 0.64, 87-gallon FHR, 12-year tank and 12-year parts warranty. Atmospheric vent through B-vent. ENERGY STAR certified. Self-cleaning dip tube. Dual magnesium anode rods.
The Professional Ultra is the top of Ruud's residential gas tank lineup. Same engineering as Rheem Performance Platinum at Home Depot, distributed through Ruud channel for plumber-installed applications. Plumbers ordering through their wholesale distributor receive Professional Ultra at trade pricing.
About $749 plumber-channel pricing, $1,650 plumber-installed. For DIY purchases through retail channels, Rheem Performance Platinum is the equivalent product at similar pricing.
Right buyer: plumber doing the install with Ruud in their supply relationship, primary residence requiring long warranty (12 years). The Professional Ultra is appropriate when plumber-installed work matches the unit's premium positioning.