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A. O. Smith’s technological leadership is unchallenged. Its manufacturing network straddles the globe.
A.O. Smith produced its first water heater in 1936. For millions of consumers, business owners, property managers, and specifying engineers worldwide, A. O. Smith has meant quality and innovation in hot water solutions for nearly 70 years. Today, A. O. Smith manufactures and markets a comprehensive line of residential and commercial water heaters as well as high-efficiency copper tube boilers, hot water storage tanks, and pump tanks.
A. O. Smith patented the process for glass lining a water heater tank in 1936, and the glass-lined water heater remains the standard of the industry today. Its modern manufacturing operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and the Netherlands serve millions of customers all over the world every year.
Endless Hot Water supplies endless hot water when you ask for it...with high efficiency that saves money on both residential and commercial applications.
ASME Certified
Hot water capacity of 0.6 – 9.8 GPM
Min. – Max. input: 19,000 – 237,000 BTU
Max. temperature: 185°F
Ideal for small restaurants, multifamily housing, hair salons and spas.
Replacing your older air conditioner, heat pump, or water heater could save $300 from your tax bill; Replacing windows could save you a maximum of $200; and installing insulation may allow you to take a credit for 10% of the material costs.
Every minute of every day, your standard water heater keeps 40 to 80 gallons of water heated to 120 degrees or higher, even when you're asleep or playing with the dog or not even at home. Small wonder that the cost of heating that water is a home's second- or third-biggest energy expense, representing 13% of a typical utility bill. A "tankless water heater" - also known as a "demand water heater" or "instantaneous water heater" -- can help pare the cost, as well as the environmental impact.
A tankless water heater provides hot water only when needed. It heats water on demand. How it works: You turn on the hot water tap, the system rapidly heats cold water (which travels through a pipe into the unit), and hot water flows to your tap as long as you'd like. That means you won't run out of hot water in the middle of a shower.
For homes that use 41 gallons or less of hot water daily, a demand heater can be 24% to 34% more energy-efficient than standard water heaters, according to the US Department of Energy. If your household uses lots of hot water - say, 86 gallons daily - the savings are smaller; a tankless water heater can be 8% to 14% more energy efficient than a standard version. Energy savings can reach 50% if you install a tankless heater at every hot water outlet.
Tankless water heaters cost more up front than standard models; the idea is that you'll save money in the long run due to lower energy bills. That's why they're appearing in some high-end houses, zero-energy homes and even some Habitat for Humanity houses, such as a project in West Philadelphia. If your old storage water heater is on its last legs and you opt for a tankless unit, check whether you can get a federal tax credit. At least in 2007, homeowners who chose an eligible model (a gas unit with an Energy Factor of 0.80, or an electric unit with an EF of 0.2) could get a $300 federal tax credit.
Innovative Technology
? Indoor and outdoor installation options
? Continuous hot water on demand (up to 9.8 GPM)
? Whole house water heating solution
? Direct electronic ignition – no pilot light
? On-board diagnostics and safety monitoring
? Interior sealed combustion (does not use interior combustion air)
? Applicable for residential hydronic heating applications
Excellent Performance
? 12-year limited warranty on heat exchanger, 5-year warranty on all parts
? Can be installed outdoors, saving valuable indoor square footage
Energy Efficiency
? Up to 84% thermal efficiency, providing significant energy cost savings
Sleek Design
? Smooth pleasant lines and rounded corners ? Matching pipe cover available for finished appearance

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