Ruud Ultra Series Condensing Tankless 199 Water Heater
Ruud Ultra Series Condensing Tankless 199 Water Heater Review
The Ruud Ultra Series Condensing Tankless 199 is Rheem's plumber-channel premium condensing tankless, equivalent to the Rheem RTGH-95XLN at Home Depot. The Ultra Series designation reflects premium positioning within Ruud's tankless lineup.
Specs: 199,000 BTU natural gas input, UEF 0.93 condensing, 9.5 GPM at a 35°F rise, full stainless heat exchanger, PVC condensing venting. 12-year warranty on heat exchanger.
The Ultra Series competes with Rinnai RU199iN and Navien NPE-240A through the plumber channel. Same fundamental engineering as Rheem RTGH-95DVLN at retail, with the Ruud branding for plumber-installed primary residences.
About $2,200 plumber-channel pricing, $3,500 plumber-installed. Right buyer: plumber doing the install with Ruud in their supply relationship, primary residence wanting premium tankless capacity through the trade channel.