A whole home indoor heater for buyers who want maximum burner size without the condensate drain of a condensing unit.
Amazon $1,201.29The Rheem RTG-95DV and the Rheem RTG-70DV are evenly matched, rated 4.1 and 4.1. The Rheem RTG-95DV leads on heating power. The Rheem RTG-70DV wins on value. The Rheem RTG-70DV costs $547.52 less ($653.77 vs $1,201.29).
A budget indoor heater from a major brand for a two bathroom home in a moderate climate.
Amazon $653.77 Amazon $785.13Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Rheem RTG-95DV for heating power (199,900 BTU/h vs 160,000 BTU/h).
- Choose the Rheem RTG-70DV for value ($4.09 per 1,000 BTU/h ($653.77, 160,000 BTU/h) vs $6.01 per 1,000 BTU/h ($1,201.29, 199,900 BTU/h)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas tankless water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Rheem RTG-95DV | Rheem RTG-70DV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 63 $6.01 per 1,000 BTU/h ($1,201.29, 199,900 BTU/h) | 98 $4.09 per 1,000 BTU/h ($653.77, 160,000 BTU/h) |
| Heating power 25% | 100 199,900 BTU/h | 51 160,000 BTU/h |
| Efficiency 15% | 12 0.82 UEF | 12 0.82 UEF |
| Warranty 25% | 100 15-year heat exchanger warranty | 100 15-year heat exchanger warranty |
Specifications
| Rheem RTG-95DV | Rheem RTG-70DV | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Gas type | Natural gas or propane | Natural gas or propane |
| Gas input | 11,000 to 199,900 BTU/h | 11,000 to 160,000 BTU/h |
| Max flow | 9.5 GPM | 7 GPM |
| UEF | 0.82 | 0.82 |
| Condensing | No | No |
| Installation | ||
| Venting | Indoor | Indoor |
| Vent type | 3 in x 5 in concentric Category III stainless | 3 in x 5 in concentric Category III stainless |
| Weight | 46.5 lb | 46.5 lb |
| Features | ||
| Built-in recirculation | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Heat exchanger warranty | 15 years | 15 years |
| Parts warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
