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RELIANCE WATER HEATERS GPVT-50 2**

RELIANCE WATER HEATERS GPVT-50 2** is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.

  • Gas storage water heater
  • 4 listed models

Not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026.

Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith GPVT-50 2**.

Storage volume
48gallons
UEF
0.72Uniform energy factor
First-hour rating
97gallonsHot water in the first hour
See it among every gas storage model

Advertised and certified figures

RELIANCE WATER HEATERS GPVT-50 2**: advertised and certified
RELIANCE WATER HEATERS GPVT-50 2**: advertised and certified Size: advertised 50 gal, certified 48 gal (advertised nominal size, certified storage volume). Size: advertised 48 gal, certified 48 gal (certified storage volume). UEF: advertised 0.72, certified 0.72. First-hour rating: advertised 97 gal, certified 97 gal. Size · advertised nominal size, certified storage volume Advertised 50 gal Certified 48 gal Size · certified storage volume Advertised 48 gal Certified 48 gal UEF Advertised 0.72 Certified 0.72 First-hour rating Advertised 97 gal Certified 97 gal
FigureAdvertisedCertifiedAdvertiserRead
Size 50 gal, nominal size 48 gal storage volume RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Read Oct 5, 2026
Size 48 gal 48 gal storage volume RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Read Oct 5, 2026
UEF 0.72 0.72 RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Read Oct 5, 2026
First-hour rating 97 gal 97 gal RELIANCE WATER HEATERS Read Oct 5, 2026

Certified figures by listed model

Model numberStorage volume (gal)UEFFirst-hour rating (gal)Recovery efficiencyDraw pattern
6-50-HRVIT 2*1480.729781%High
6-50-YRVIT 2**480.729781%High
9-50-HRVIT 2*1480.729781%High
9-50-YRVIT 2**480.729781%High

UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.

It holds 48 gallons in the test, 2 gallons less than its 50-gallon sold size. It delivers 97 gallons of hot water in the test's first hour. That is 49 gallons more than its tank holds, since it reheats during the hour. Of 763 gas storage models, 98 give more hot water in the first hour. The median gas storage model gives 78 gallons in the first hour of the test.

It was not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026. In the test, 28% of its energy does not reach the hot water (UEF 0.72). Its test simulated a day of high hot water use (its draw pattern). Of 434 gas storage models with the same draw pattern, 71 have a higher UEF. A UEF of 0.66 is the median for its type and draw pattern. The water took in 81% of the energy used to reheat it (its recovery efficiency).

It is sold under 4 model numbers in all. There are 6 more basic models with the same test figures. Each of them is listed under a different brand. For the full group, see the A. O. Smith GPVT-50 2**.

It may qualify for 2 rebate programs.

Also listed as

They carry every figure in the table above.

Rebates

ProgramStateStatusProgram page
Xcel Energy MINNESOTA RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS (gas storage, gas tankless) MN May qualify Its own page
Avista Home and small commercial: HVAC and water heating incentives (gas storage) WA May qualify Its own page

Programs change their terms. Check the program's own page before you buy.

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · Methodology

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  • Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.