Reliance 6 50 PVRT Power Vent 50-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater
Reliance 6 50 PVRT Power Vent 50-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater Review
The Reliance 6 50 PVRT is a 50-gallon power-vented natural gas water heater built by A.O. Smith and sold under the Reliance brand. The "PVRT" suffix identifies power-vent rear top configuration — the exhaust connection rises from the top of the unit.
Specs: 40,000 BTU input, UEF 0.66, 84-gallon FHR, 6-year tank and parts warranty. Side-wall or rear-top PVC power-vent venting. ENERGY STAR certified.
Power-vent positioning is for installations without chimney access. The Reliance line is A.O. Smith's value tier — saves $200-$400 versus AO Smith Signature Premier Power Vent with 6-year warranty matching typical landlord replacement cycles.
About $749 unit, $1,650 installed including power-vent hardware. Right buyer: budget-constrained power-vent install, rental property, vacation home, or primary residence with 5-7 year ownership horizon.