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Richmond®

Encore® LeakGuard™ 50-Gallon 12 Year Smart Electric Tall Tank Water Heater

Mfg.#
12E50-DCS
Sku#
5850227
  • Built-in 360° Leak Detection System detects any potential water leak --internal or external--and sends an alert to your phone; we call this the Power to Know
  • Built-in Wi-Fi technology allows you to manage hot water and avoid cold showers; track weekly, monthly & yearly energy usage; and manage heating schedule your mobile device; this remote management is the Power to Control
  • Protects your home from potential water damage with LeakGuard, the auto shut-off valve that shuts off incoming water and locks water in the tank; it's the Power to Protect
  • .92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) means it's high efficiency. Saves money on energy bills with low energy usage
  • EverKleen™ self cleaning device fights harmful sediment build-up to keep this model operating efficiently and to ensure longer tank life

* Estimated stock levels as of Tue, Mar 31, 2026. All items subject to prior sale. Prices may vary between stores and online. Please call ahead to confirm availability of items marked as Limited Stock.

Description

Introducing the newest Richmond SMART water heater. Smart? It has built-in Leak Detection and Water Shutoff to protect your home. It detects potential leaks with the Leak Detection system and sends alerts and notifications to your phone immediately. It also has integrated WiFi to help you manage water temperature, track energy usage and see how much hot water you have. Most importantly, it protects your home. It features the LeakGuard™ Auto Shutoff Valve which locks in water if a leak were ever present, protecting your home from water damage. As part of the Encore line, its self-cleaning feature prolongs tanks life and maintains the water heater's efficiency. Finally, it has a 12-year limited tank and parts warranty plus a 2-year in home labor warranty. This model comes with two 5500-Watt stainless steel heating elements to ensure your water heats quicker.

Read Owner Manual, including all warnings, prior to installation and/or use.

Specifications

General

Amps 22.91
Application Residential
Connection Location Top
Household Size 3-4 People (40-50 gal)
Indoor/Outdoor Indoor
Nominal Capacity (gal) 50
Number of Elements 2
Number of Phases 1
Recovery Rate 25 GPH at a 90-degree F rise
Type Electric Tall Tank Water Heater
Voltage Rating 240
Water Connection Size 3/4 in
Water Heater Style Smart
Water Temperature (maximum) 140-degree F
Water Temperature (minimum) 85-degree F
Watts 5500

Dimensions

Diameter 20-1/4 in
Height 58-3/8 in
Weight 123 lb

Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice

Manufacturer Warranty 12 Year
Prop 65 Warning Warning WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Label Information

Certification, Codes, Standards AHRI Certified; UL Listed

Related Documents

Brochure (PDF)

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