higher
360° Performance™ Ruud’s commitment to ingenuity consistently advances our products, grows your business, and delivers higher efficiencies, lower operating costs and reliable performance year after year.
360° Installability™ Ruud’s products are designed smarter, with contractor-friendly features and automated technologies that make installation faster, easier and more costeffective than ever.
NAECA 2015-COMPLIANT MODELS FROM OUR RUUD PROFESSIONAL™ LINE OF PRODUCTS You’ll recognize these high-efficiency products as part of the current Ruud water heating portfolio. Thanks to our 360°+1 philosophy of innovative design, all of these existing water heaters are already NAECA 2015-compliant. Ruud continues to work closely with regulators, monitor industry trends and employ advanced technologies in order to expand and evolve our products to even higher levels of performance and efficiency. Visit Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud for our most current listing of NAECA 2015-compliant products.
Model No.
360° Integration™
GAS WATER HEATERS
360° Serviceability™ Ruud’s products combine advanced diagnostics, alerts and easy-access design for faster, more effective service and maintenance calls.
Ruud Contractor’s Guide Water Heaters | NAECA 2015 Efficiency Standards
We’re continuously designing smarter ways to transfer heat, and integrating our air and water systems to provide the best possible balance of reliable performance and energy efficiency.
Ultra™ High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent (RHE)
PHE40S PHE50
0.82
Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft
PRO+G29-60N RU70 ID
0.70
Achiever Plus™ Powered Damper
PRO+G38-40N RU69 PD PRO+G50-40N RU67 PD PRO+G50-50N RU67 PD PRO+G40S-40N RU67 PD PRO+G50S-40N RU67 PD
0.67 - 0.69
Achiever Plus™ Heavy Duty Power Direct Vent
PRO+G50-65N RU62 PDV
0.62
Achiever Plus™ Ultra Low NOx Powered Damper
PRO+G40-36U RU68 PRO+G50-36U RU68
0.68
Achiever Plus™ Atmospheric
PRO+G40-40N RU62 PRO+G50-40N RU62 PRO+G40S-40N RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Atmospheric
PROG40-40N RU62 PROG50-40N RU62 PROG40S-40N RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Power Vent
PROG40-40N RU67 PV PROG50-42N RU67 PV PROG40S-36N RU67 PV PROG50S-36N RU67 PV
0.67
Achiever ™ Power Direct Vent
PROG40-40N RU67 PDV PROG50-40N RU67 PDV
0.67
Achiever Ultra Low NOx
PROG40-38U RU62 PROG50-36U RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Ultra Low NOx Power Vent
PROG40-36U RU67 PV PROG50-38U RU67 PV
0.67
Ultra™ High-Efficiency Condensing Tankless
RUTGH-95DVLN RUTGH-95XLN RUTGH-84DVLN RUTGH-84XLN
0.92 - 0.94
Mid-Efficiency Tankless
RUTG-95DVLN RUTG-95XLN RUTG-84DVLN RUTG-84XLN RUTG-64DVLN RUTG-64XLN
0.82
Ultra™ Hybrid Heat Pump
HB50RU
2.45
Achiever Plus High Efficiency
PRO+E40 2 RU95 EC1 PRO+E50 2 RU95 EC1
0.95
Table Top
PET40-2
0.88
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
™
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
EF
™
Contact your Ruud distributor or visit Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud to learn more.
Ruud Water Heating • 101 Bell Road Montgomery, AL 36117 • www.ruud.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. 10/14 WP FORM NO. PRORU-102N
be ready be ruud CONTRACTOR’S GUIDE TO TRANSITIONING TO
NAECA 2015 EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
achieving
higher standards F O R M O R E T H A N 10 0 Y E A R S
At Ruud, we’re all about smarter thinking that delivers better performance, efficiency and experiences for our customers. For more than 100 years, Ruud has been an industry pioneer, from our Ultra™ Series Hybrid Heat Pump water heater to our revolutionary new EcoNet™ control system. These breakthroughs are a direct result of our 360°+1 design philosophy. We evaluate every detail from top to bottom, inside and out and everything in between. We consider the work that goes into installing and servicing our products, as well as how we can deliver the best homeowner experience. And then we take it further, with products and programs that don’t just meet higher standards, they set them.
WHAT IS NAECA 2015?
LEARN HOW NAECA 2015 REGULATIONS AFFECT YOU. APRIL 16
Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud 1-800-521-5622
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as part of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA), issued Final Rule energy efficiency mandates in April 2010. This new update, effective April 16, 2015, will require higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on almost all residential gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters. While NAECA 2015 only applies to products manufactured for sale in the U.S., Canada will soon implement similar increases in efficiency standards. These far-reaching new requirements will have important impacts on water heating manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners.
As your trusted water heating pioneers for more than 100 years, Ruud is committed to helping both partners and consumers maximize the positive impact of new energy- and cost-saving technologies on their homes, businesses and the earth. So when it comes to meeting—and exceeding—NAECA 2015 standards, we’re ahead of the game. With a complete portfolio of advanced products and resources, Ruud is ready to help you turn new national efficiency requirements into business opportunities.
NAECA 2015 STANDARDS For Water Heaters
GAS
Up To 55 Gallon Capacity
Greater than 55 Gallon Capacity
EF=0.675(0.0015 x V)
EF=0.8012(0.00078 x V)
Calculation Rated Storage Volume
Tankless
30
40
50
60
75
ELECTRIC
Greater than 30-55 Gallon Capacity 55 Gallon Capacity EF=0.960(0.0003 x V)
Calculation 100
Rated Storage Volume
EF=2.057(0.00113 x V)
30
40
50
65
80
120
Current Standard
0.62
0.61
0.59
0.58
0.56
0.53
0.48
Current Standard
0.93
0.92
0.90
0.88
0.86
0.81
2015 Standard
0.82
0.63
0.62
0.60
0.75
0.74
0.72
2015 Standard
0.95
0.95
0.95
1.98
1.97
1.92
HOW WILL NAECA 2015 AFFECT MY BUSINESS? You may continue to sell water heaters manufactured before April 16, 2015 that do not meet new NAECA 2015 standards, as the increased efficiency requirements only apply to units manufactured on or after that date.
However, all new residential water heaters produced on or after April 16, 2015 will be affected according to their power source, technologies, size and other key design factors.
WHAT DO THESE CHANGES MEAN? FOR CONTRACTORS: More calls, more sales New technologies and installation requirements will lead to increasing consumer demand for your expertise. Relationship-building opportunities with consumers Homeowners will rely more heavily on their contractors when choosing, installing and maintaining water heating solutions. Smaller price gaps between standard products and existing high efficiency products This could make it easier for you to up-sell to a highefficiency system, like the compact Ruud Professional™ Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft gas model. (NOTE: Space/ footprint will still be a crucial factor in determining the best products to offer homeowners.) New training Ruud’s complete online and field training programs will educate you on advanced model technologies, features and installation procedures. Increases in manpower and resources required for storage and installation New technologies and larger units mean installations may require two installers, and additional installation equipment. New considerations when choosing an installation location This includes space requirements for larger-sized replacements, additional technologies (like condensate management) and access to electricity for some gas models.
FOR HOMEOWNERS: Upgrading benefits Upgrading from a lower-efficiency standard water heater to a high efficiency model from the Ruud Professional™ Line, like the Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft, Ultra™ Condensing Tankless, or Ultra™ Heat Pump Water Heater, can significantly increase savings and performance over the lifetime of the water heater. An increased initial investment While initial product and/or installation costs for new water heaters will likely be higher, higher-efficiency products offer homeowners long-term value, increased energy savings and improved performance over the lifetime of the water heater. Potential relocation of water heaters Due to unit size, available space (especially closet installations) and added technologies (for example, gas replacements requiring electric hookups), some water heaters may need to be relocated. New capacity considerations Changes to unit sizing and output may require some homeowners to down-size the gallon capacity of their water heaters, install multiple units, or make other modifications with the help of an independent Ruud contractor. Trusted relationships with quality water heating professionals Homeowners can depend on independent Ruud contractors to provide the advanced, energy-compliant products, expertise and experienced service needed to choose, install, maintain and enjoy a new water heater.
1.800.521.5622
|
Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud
360° Installability™ Ruud’s products are designed smarter, with contractor-friendly features and automated technologies that make installation faster, easier and more costeffective than ever.
NAECA 2015-COMPLIANT MODELS FROM OUR RUUD PROFESSIONAL™ LINE OF PRODUCTS You’ll recognize these high-efficiency products as part of the current Ruud water heating portfolio. Thanks to our 360°+1 philosophy of innovative design, all of these existing water heaters are already NAECA 2015-compliant. Ruud continues to work closely with regulators, monitor industry trends and employ advanced technologies in order to expand and evolve our products to even higher levels of performance and efficiency. Visit Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud for our most current listing of NAECA 2015-compliant products.
Model No.
360° Integration™
GAS WATER HEATERS
360° Serviceability™ Ruud’s products combine advanced diagnostics, alerts and easy-access design for faster, more effective service and maintenance calls.
Ruud Contractor’s Guide Water Heaters | NAECA 2015 Efficiency Standards
We’re continuously designing smarter ways to transfer heat, and integrating our air and water systems to provide the best possible balance of reliable performance and energy efficiency.
Ultra™ High Efficiency Condensing Power Direct Vent (RHE)
PHE40S PHE50
0.82
Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft
PRO+G29-60N RU70 ID
0.70
Achiever Plus™ Powered Damper
PRO+G38-40N RU69 PD PRO+G50-40N RU67 PD PRO+G50-50N RU67 PD PRO+G40S-40N RU67 PD PRO+G50S-40N RU67 PD
0.67 - 0.69
Achiever Plus™ Heavy Duty Power Direct Vent
PRO+G50-65N RU62 PDV
0.62
Achiever Plus™ Ultra Low NOx Powered Damper
PRO+G40-36U RU68 PRO+G50-36U RU68
0.68
Achiever Plus™ Atmospheric
PRO+G40-40N RU62 PRO+G50-40N RU62 PRO+G40S-40N RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Atmospheric
PROG40-40N RU62 PROG50-40N RU62 PROG40S-40N RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Power Vent
PROG40-40N RU67 PV PROG50-42N RU67 PV PROG40S-36N RU67 PV PROG50S-36N RU67 PV
0.67
Achiever ™ Power Direct Vent
PROG40-40N RU67 PDV PROG50-40N RU67 PDV
0.67
Achiever Ultra Low NOx
PROG40-38U RU62 PROG50-36U RU62
0.62
Achiever ™ Ultra Low NOx Power Vent
PROG40-36U RU67 PV PROG50-38U RU67 PV
0.67
Ultra™ High-Efficiency Condensing Tankless
RUTGH-95DVLN RUTGH-95XLN RUTGH-84DVLN RUTGH-84XLN
0.92 - 0.94
Mid-Efficiency Tankless
RUTG-95DVLN RUTG-95XLN RUTG-84DVLN RUTG-84XLN RUTG-64DVLN RUTG-64XLN
0.82
Ultra™ Hybrid Heat Pump
HB50RU
2.45
Achiever Plus High Efficiency
PRO+E40 2 RU95 EC1 PRO+E50 2 RU95 EC1
0.95
Table Top
PET40-2
0.88
TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
™
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
EF
™
Contact your Ruud distributor or visit Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud to learn more.
Ruud Water Heating • 101 Bell Road Montgomery, AL 36117 • www.ruud.com PRINTED IN U.S.A. 10/14 WP FORM NO. PRORU-102N
be ready be ruud CONTRACTOR’S GUIDE TO TRANSITIONING TO
NAECA 2015 EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
achieving
higher standards F O R M O R E T H A N 10 0 Y E A R S
At Ruud, we’re all about smarter thinking that delivers better performance, efficiency and experiences for our customers. For more than 100 years, Ruud has been an industry pioneer, from our Ultra™ Series Hybrid Heat Pump water heater to our revolutionary new EcoNet™ control system. These breakthroughs are a direct result of our 360°+1 design philosophy. We evaluate every detail from top to bottom, inside and out and everything in between. We consider the work that goes into installing and servicing our products, as well as how we can deliver the best homeowner experience. And then we take it further, with products and programs that don’t just meet higher standards, they set them.
WHAT IS NAECA 2015?
LEARN HOW NAECA 2015 REGULATIONS AFFECT YOU. APRIL 16
Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud 1-800-521-5622
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as part of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA), issued Final Rule energy efficiency mandates in April 2010. This new update, effective April 16, 2015, will require higher Energy Factor (EF) ratings on almost all residential gas, electric, oil and tankless gas water heaters. While NAECA 2015 only applies to products manufactured for sale in the U.S., Canada will soon implement similar increases in efficiency standards. These far-reaching new requirements will have important impacts on water heating manufacturers, distributors, contractors and homeowners.
As your trusted water heating pioneers for more than 100 years, Ruud is committed to helping both partners and consumers maximize the positive impact of new energy- and cost-saving technologies on their homes, businesses and the earth. So when it comes to meeting—and exceeding—NAECA 2015 standards, we’re ahead of the game. With a complete portfolio of advanced products and resources, Ruud is ready to help you turn new national efficiency requirements into business opportunities.
NAECA 2015 STANDARDS For Water Heaters
GAS
Up To 55 Gallon Capacity
Greater than 55 Gallon Capacity
EF=0.675(0.0015 x V)
EF=0.8012(0.00078 x V)
Calculation Rated Storage Volume
Tankless
30
40
50
60
75
ELECTRIC
Greater than 30-55 Gallon Capacity 55 Gallon Capacity EF=0.960(0.0003 x V)
Calculation 100
Rated Storage Volume
EF=2.057(0.00113 x V)
30
40
50
65
80
120
Current Standard
0.62
0.61
0.59
0.58
0.56
0.53
0.48
Current Standard
0.93
0.92
0.90
0.88
0.86
0.81
2015 Standard
0.82
0.63
0.62
0.60
0.75
0.74
0.72
2015 Standard
0.95
0.95
0.95
1.98
1.97
1.92
HOW WILL NAECA 2015 AFFECT MY BUSINESS? You may continue to sell water heaters manufactured before April 16, 2015 that do not meet new NAECA 2015 standards, as the increased efficiency requirements only apply to units manufactured on or after that date.
However, all new residential water heaters produced on or after April 16, 2015 will be affected according to their power source, technologies, size and other key design factors.
WHAT DO THESE CHANGES MEAN? FOR CONTRACTORS: More calls, more sales New technologies and installation requirements will lead to increasing consumer demand for your expertise. Relationship-building opportunities with consumers Homeowners will rely more heavily on their contractors when choosing, installing and maintaining water heating solutions. Smaller price gaps between standard products and existing high efficiency products This could make it easier for you to up-sell to a highefficiency system, like the compact Ruud Professional™ Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft gas model. (NOTE: Space/ footprint will still be a crucial factor in determining the best products to offer homeowners.) New training Ruud’s complete online and field training programs will educate you on advanced model technologies, features and installation procedures. Increases in manpower and resources required for storage and installation New technologies and larger units mean installations may require two installers, and additional installation equipment. New considerations when choosing an installation location This includes space requirements for larger-sized replacements, additional technologies (like condensate management) and access to electricity for some gas models.
FOR HOMEOWNERS: Upgrading benefits Upgrading from a lower-efficiency standard water heater to a high efficiency model from the Ruud Professional™ Line, like the Achiever Plus™ Induced Draft, Ultra™ Condensing Tankless, or Ultra™ Heat Pump Water Heater, can significantly increase savings and performance over the lifetime of the water heater. An increased initial investment While initial product and/or installation costs for new water heaters will likely be higher, higher-efficiency products offer homeowners long-term value, increased energy savings and improved performance over the lifetime of the water heater. Potential relocation of water heaters Due to unit size, available space (especially closet installations) and added technologies (for example, gas replacements requiring electric hookups), some water heaters may need to be relocated. New capacity considerations Changes to unit sizing and output may require some homeowners to down-size the gallon capacity of their water heaters, install multiple units, or make other modifications with the help of an independent Ruud contractor. Trusted relationships with quality water heating professionals Homeowners can depend on independent Ruud contractors to provide the advanced, energy-compliant products, expertise and experienced service needed to choose, install, maintain and enjoy a new water heater.
1.800.521.5622
|
Ruud.com/ReadywithRuud
