Rheem ProTerra 15 A 50 Gal

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Rheem ProTerra 15 A 50 Gal

The ProTerra for a home that only has a 15 A, 240 V circuit, such as one left by a small electric tank: it avoids rewiring but gives up some efficiency and first-hour delivery.

  • 50 galSize
  • 3.75UEF
  • 52 galFirst hour
  • 240 VPower
  • 37 °FRuns down to
  • 10 yr tankWarranty
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Pros
  • Built-in Wi-Fi: set schedules and vacation mode from the EcoNet app
  • 10-year tank and parts warranty plus 1 year of labor
Cons
  • Its 2,250 W backup element is half the usual size, so the tank recovers slowly when the heat pump can’t keep up
  • Only 52 gallons in the first hour, so back-to-back showers can run it out

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberXE50T10H22U1
Ratings (ENERGY STAR)
Size (nominal)50 gal
Tank volume (measured)45 gal
Uniform Energy Factor3.75
First-hour rating52 gal
Draw patternMedium
Yearly energy use846 kWh
Heat pump cut-off (low)37 °F
Sound level45 dB(A)
ENERGY STAR ID3554192
Installation
Power240 V
Circuit15 A, 208/240 V
Backup element2,250 W
Operating air range37 to 145 °F
Minimum room size700 cu ft
Size61.8 in tall, 22.3 in across
Weight185 lb
RefrigerantR-134a
Features
Wi-FiBuilt in
AppEcoNet
Demand response port (CTA-2045)Yes
Leak detectionNo
ModesEnergy Saver, Heat Pump, High Demand, Electric, Vacation
Warranty and models
Warranty10 yr tank, 10 yr parts, 1 yr labor
Also sold asFriedrich PROH50 T2 FD400-15, Rheem PROPH50 T2 RH375-15, Rheem PROPH50 T2 RH400-15, Richmond 10E50-HP515, Richmond 10E50-HP5U15, Ruud PROUH50 T2 RU375-15, Ruud PROUH50 T2 RU400-15
Released2024-06

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