Rheem RTG-70DVLN-3
Rheem RTG-70DVLN-3 is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.
It has a certified UEF of 0.82 and a certified flow of 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise.
Its certified flow is 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise, while Rheem advertises 7.0 gal/min, no rise stated (Read Oct 4, 2026), so a comparison at the same rise is not possible.
- Gas tankless water heater
- 6 listed models
Not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026.
Certified and advertised figures
- Flow at a 67°F rise
- 4.0gallons per minuteCertified
- Advertised flow
- 7.0gallons per minuteRheem, no rise stated
- UEF
- 0.82Uniform energy factor
Your fixtures at once
Change your hour and flowFlow where you live
A bigger rise from colder incoming water leaves the heater with less flow.
- Cold water
- Cold water must be at least 10°F colder than the hot water setting.
- Flow estimate
- The estimate uses the lowest certified flow among the listed models. It is about 3.8 gal/min at a 70°F rise.
Flow limits
- The estimate excludes the flow needed to turn the heater on, heat lost in pipes, and installation.
- Cold water from a well or long pipe run can differ from the temperature you enter.
- Without a stated flow limit, estimates for warmer water may exceed the heater’s actual flow.
Advertised and certified figures
| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEF | 0.82 | 0.82 | The Home Depot | Archived copy, May 29, 2024 |
| Flow | 7.0 gal/min, no rise stated | 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise | Rheem | Read Oct 4, 2026 |
| Flow | 7.0 gal/min at a 35°F rise | 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, May 29, 2024 |
| Flow | 6.0 gal/min at a 45°F rise | 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, May 29, 2024 |
| Flow | 4.9 gal/min at a 55°F rise | 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, May 29, 2024 |
| Flow | 4.2 gal/min at a 65°F rise | 4.0 gal/min at a 67°F rise | The Home Depot | Archived copy, May 29, 2024 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | UEF | Flow at a 67°F rise (gal/min) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECO160DVLN-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
| ECO160DVLP-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
| RTG-70DVLN-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
| RTG-70DVLP-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
| RTG-R70DVELN-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
| RTG-R70DVELP-3 | 0.82 | 4.0 | 84% | High |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
It heats 4.0 gallons per minute of water by 67°F in the test. The gas tankless type has a median flow of 4.8 gallons per minute. Among 487 gas tankless models, 385 give more flow at a 67°F rise.
It was not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026. In tests, 82% of the energy went to hot water, so its UEF is 0.82. In the test, daily hot water use was set to high (its draw pattern). Its UEF is lower than that of 243 of the 399 gas tankless models with its draw pattern. A UEF of 0.93 is the median for its type and draw pattern. Of the energy it spends heating water, 84% ends up in it (its recovery efficiency).
It is sold under 6 model numbers in all. Its test figures match those of 8 other basic models. In all, 4 other brands list one or more of them.
It may qualify for one rebate program if it meets their other terms.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
Rebates
| Program | State | Status | Program page |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoCalGas High-Efficiency or ENERGY STAR Certified Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters rebate | CA | May qualify if it meets the other terms | Its own page |
Programs change their terms. Check the program's own page before you buy.
- Every Rheem basic model
- Every gas tankless water heater certified at 4.0 to 4.9 gallons per minute
- Every gas tankless water heater
- The most-searched gas tankless models side by side
Not covered
- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.