Richmond water heater is manufactured by Rheem. Founded in 1927, Rheem only started manufacturing water heaters and air furnaces during the 1930s and 40s.
Though Rheem was a privately owned company, it was acquired by Ruud Manufacturing Company and the acquisition helped cement Rheem’s dominance in the North America with a product line that boasts of the best in technology use and quality.
In 1987, Paloma Industries of Japan acquired Rheem and it became a fully-owned subsidiary of the world’s biggest producer of gas-fueled appliances.
With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Rheem has several manufacturing facilities in North American cities like Montgomery, Fort Smith, Milledgeville, and Oxnard.
Besides this, Richmond water heaters are manufactured in Canada, Australia, and Mexico. All facilities are ISO: 9000 certified and adhere to the highest standards of quality.
Today Richmond water heaters are manufactured for both residential and commercial use.
The range of water heating products by Richmond include water heaters, instant or tankless-water heaters, residential and commercial water heaters, gas water heaters, solar water heaters, industrial water heaters, and propane water heaters.
WHY CHOOSE
Fast Recovery – Richmond water heater is ideal for “peak demand” water situations. It can work very well when multiple showers are in use or when showers are being operated simultaneously with dishwashers. The Richmond fast recovery water heaters can easily replace used hot water faster and this increases the supply of hot water automatically.
EverKleen™ Self Cleaning System – The EverKleen technology used in every Richmond water heater fights sediment and lime buildup and improves the overall tank life while maintaining peak efficiency. With the help of EverKleen technology, water is channeled through an exclusive inlet tube, which in turn helps in creating a high-speed spiraling stream of water. This ensures that sediment doesn’t settle in the tank and at the same time eliminates any tank “hot spots”.
LIFEGUARD™ Stainless Steel Heating Elements – The LIFEGUARD stainless steel heating element can last longer and thus prolong the overall life of a tank. It also helps in providing superior resistance to any type of lime build-up. It can resist accidental dry-fire burn-outs as well.
LDO Robustness For Efficient And Reliable Operation – The Richmond Integra System in water heaters have a unique design that helps in resisting the far reaching and detrimental effects of lint, dust, and oil (LDO). This is the key long product life and efficient performance.
WHAT DO THEY SPECIALIZE IN
Richmond offers an extensive product line in water heaters and are available for residential and commercial use. Some of the things that Richmond water heaters specialize in are:
- Richmond waters heaters are available in liquid propane (LP), natural gas, and electric models.
- Rigid foam insulation to fight any stand-by heat loss and provide maximum efficiency
- Low input pilots on gas models that help in reducing wasted energy during the stand-by period.
- Durable high temperature dip-tube that can meet stringent plumbing codes with ease.
- Heat traps, which can prevent any stand-by heat loss
- Porcelain Tank protection with the help of a corrosion resistant and tough porcelain tank lining
- Flammable vapor resistant design helps in shutting off the combustion chamber whenever there is flammable vapor
TYPES OF WATER HEATERS OFFERED
Richmond water heaters are available in two main categories: residential and commercial. Some of the popular models of Richmond Water Heaters include:
1. Electric Water Heaters for residential
2. Gas Water Heaters with INTEGRA
3. Richmond Encore Tankless
TOP MODEL
RMTG-66 Series Indoor Direct Vent Model
Price: $1,015.41
Energy Efficiency: 95%
Features:
1. Designed to meet or exceed ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements
2. RMTG-66 Water Flow (GPM) at 35° is 8.4 and at 100° is 2.9
3. Gas input is between 11,000 and 180,000 BTU/hr
4. UMC-117 remote control included with the water heater can be set from 120 degrees –140 degrees
5. Exclusive! Guardian SBT™ sensing burner technology
6. Exclusive! Guardian OFW™ overheat film wrap
7. Has an energy Factor of .82
8. Temperature range is 85°– 140° F. Factory set temperature is 120° F
9. 12-year limited warranty on heat exchanger, 5 year warranty on Parts, 1-year on Labor
SUMMARY
Richmond water heater manufactured by Rheem incorporates a mix of advanced technology and easy to use features. From endless hot water supply to energy efficiency, precise temperature control, and compact size, Richmond water heaters have been designed specifically for home use.
You can purchase products directly from the RICHMOND website, or from other online retailers.
8 Responses to “RICHMOND WATER HEATER”
Have had a Rheem EverKleen gas water heater, “Richmond Miser Plus” 50 gallon Mod# 7K50, since 12-12-1996. Finally giving me problems with drain valve failure. Hopefully I can find a plumber to repair it.
I recently purchased a Richmond water heater from a local Menards. Right out of the box , it had defective parts. I called the tech line and his answer was to replace the vacuum switch.
I did one better and got Menards to replace the entire blower unit , but am still having the same issue.
The model # for this unit is 6gr40pve2-40
BEWARE !!!!
My Richmond 40 gal water tank that was installed new 5 years ago needed to be replaced already and was under warranty. Menards charged me an additional $277 for the replacement tank saying the prices has gone up. So what! this was under warranty and should have been swapped at no charge. They told me to go to Rheem directly which I am but I shouldn’t have to do that. If they are an agent of Rheem, they should honor the warranty.
Food for thought if you plan on getting a water tank from Menards.
We just purchased a 50 gal. electric heater and had to carry it downstairs with the installer, the handles on the top are great for carrying, but it would be nice to also have them on the bottom to for the person who is carrying it also. Maybe this suggestion can help make it easier. Thank you.
I installed a Richmond 50 gallon LP water heater in 2006 which I bought at Menards. It was given me error codes for flammable gases since day one and shuts itself down at least once a week. I have had my basement tested for everything and there are no gases . Now it is giving me an error code for eco failure which is the water temp has reached 200 degrees plus at some point though we keep the thermostat just above the vacation setting. Frankly, it is a POS. Run away from these things.
I have a richmond tankless unit from Menards that was installed and never did work right. After a month of no hot water and the technician they sent out smoking in my house and ordering one part after another and saying it was going to fix it, which it never did. They had me get another one and that at least has worked %80 of the time for the last year, until now, 14 months and now I have the same problem I had before. Doesn’t work at all, think twice before making this mistake. There customer service and trouble shooters are of no help either, the whole company and everyone associated with it that I have come acrossed are a total JOKE!!!!!
I just replaced a 2 year old Richmond water heater. I purchased the original at Mernards.This heater went out on a Friday evening and I replaced it Saturday morning before calling Richmond’s hot line. I called them about the warranty on the old one and they said the warranty was void because I replaced it without calling them first. The tech on the line gave me every excuse in the book for not replacing it including telling me I needed and overpressure tank in the line. Why did I not need one for the other tank I replaced 2 years ago? The tank inside is made so light that the intake and outlet were warped. Like a prior comment said RUN AWAY from this brand
I purchased a Richmond (Rheem) water heater at Menards (model 6G50-38F1) and it stopped working after 1 year and 8 months. After dropping off the water heater at Menards I noticed another identical heater also was returned. This lead me to believe it was a trend. After finding this website and others, I realized that Richmond Rheem water heaters are poorly made. Menards would not give me a partial refund of the warranty nor would Arlene Krueger manager of Guest Services at the Menards Headquarters. While Rheem rides on the American made reputation and craftsmanship of years ago, their water heaters certainly fall short of that today.
If you are interested in buying a Richmond Rheem from Menards I would strongly advise in not doing so. I have since bought “State” water heater made in the USA and I am quite pleased.