Professional Achiever Plus is Ruud\'s mid-tier — same chassis as Professional Classic but with 9-year tank warranty and improved insulation. Equivalent to Rheem Performance Plus.
Achiever Plus lineup
- 40-gal gas (PROG40-38N-RH62)
- 50-gal gas (PROG50-38N-RH62) — volume
- 50-gal electric (PROE50-2-RH95-9)
Warranty
9 years tank / 9 years parts / 1 year labor.
When Achiever Plus is right
- Mid-tier warranty + value pricing
- 10+ year ownership horizon
- $200-300 premium over Professional Classic worth it for the warranty
Pricing
- 40-gal gas: $849-1,049
- 50-gal gas: $949-1,149 — volume
- 50-gal electric: $799-999
Bottom line
Mid-tier value sweet spot. 9-year warranty at contractor pricing matches Rheem Performance Plus.