Ruud Professional Ultra 75-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas Water Heater
Ruud Professional Ultra 75-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas Water Heater Review
The Ruud Professional Ultra 75-Gallon Atmospheric Natural Gas is Rheem's plumber-channel premium-tier large-capacity gas tank. "Ultra" designation reflects the top tier in the Professional series.
Specs: 75 gallons stored, 76,000 BTU input, UEF 0.60, 110-gallon FHR, 12-year tank and 12-year parts warranty. Atmospheric vent through B-vent. Self-cleaning dip tube, dual magnesium anode rods.
The Professional Ultra tier matches Rheem Performance Platinum 75-gallon at Home Depot — same engineering, plumber-channel distribution. The 12-year warranty is the differentiator from lower-tier Ruud lines.
About $1,300 plumber-channel pricing, $2,500 plumber-installed. For DIY purchases through retail channels, Rheem Performance Platinum 75-gal is the equivalent product.
- Natural gas combustion — faster recovery than electric resistance at comparable tank size
- 12-year warranty — above-average protection; most competitors offer 6
- 75-gallon capacity — right-sized for 3–4 person households with standard usage patterns
- 134-gallon first-hour rating — handles morning-rush simultaneous demand without shortfall
- Atmospheric venting requires vertical B-vent — less routing flexibility than power-vent or condensing alternatives