Richmond PRO+G38-40N RH69 PD

It holds 37 gallons in the test, 1 gallon less than its 38-gallon sold size. Starting full, it gives 66 gallons of hot water in its first hour of use. Its tank holds 37 gallons, so reheating adds 29 gallons during the first hour. Among 763 gas storage models, 585 have a higher first-hour rating. Among gas storage models, the median first-hour rating is 78 gallons.

It was not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026. In tests, 68% of the energy it uses ends up as hot water (UEF 0.68). The daily hot water use in the test, called its draw pattern, was medium. Of 288 gas storage models with the same draw pattern, 4 have a higher UEF and 269 a lower one. A UEF of 0.60 is the median for its type and draw pattern. When it reheats water in the test, 77% of the energy it uses ends up in the water.

All 12 of its model numbers carry the same certified figures. There are 3 more basic models with the same test figures. Those basic models are sold with Friedrich, Rheem, and Ruud as their brand names. For the full group, see the Rheem PRO+G38-40N RH69 PD.

It may qualify for 2 rebate programs.