2010 Federal Tax Credit Information

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    Tax Credit

    If you’re like most homeowners, saving money on utility bills is a top priority for you. Bringing an environmentally friendly, high efficiency water heater into your home can be a great start. Recently, Congress increased residential tax credits for energy efficient improvements. A number of A. O. Smith high efficiency water heater models were eligible* for a tax credit of up to 30% (with a cap of $1,500) of the purchase and install price.

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    How is the 2010 tax credit calculated?

    Tax Credit Units

    There are important limitations on this tax credit. First, this is a single tax credit that can be used on a variety of “qualifying energy improvements” and “property expenditures.” You may claim a maximum of 30% (with a cap of $1,500) of all of your “qualified energy improvements” or “property expenditures.” That means, if you purchase and install a qualifying furnace and claim $700 of the tax credit for the purchase and installation of your furnace, you have only $800 of the tax credit left to claim on your other qualifying expenditures. However, you can use the entire credit on a single product and installation. Second, the credit is limited to $1,500 for tax years 2009 and 2010 combined. If you claim all $1,500 on qualifying expenditures in 2009, you have used up the tax credit and cannot claim anything on your 2010 tax return; if you use only $900 in 2009, you may still claim the remaining $600 in 2010 for qualified products.

    How do I get my 2010 tax credit?

    To get your tax credit, you must purchase and put an eligible A. O. Smith water heater into service in your primary residence between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. Save your receipt and use IRS 2009 Tax Form 5695 (available in late 2009 or early 2010) to claim your credit on your 2009 or 2010 tax return. Click here for more details.

    Which models are eligible for 2010 tax credit?

    A. O. Smith Vertex models and tankless units that boast thermal efficiency of 90% or higher or an EF value of .82 or higher are eligible for this offer.

    2010 Eligible models listing

    All models listed on this page qualify for the tax credit when installed in a residential application by December 31, 2010.

    Voltex®

    Model Number  Gallon Capacity  Energy Factor by Mode  1st Hour Rating/Gallon by Mode  Height  Diameter  Shipping Weight (LBS) 
    Eff  Hybrid  Elec  Eff  Hybrid  Elec 
    PHPT-60  60 2.4 2.33 .88 51 68 66 67.33 24.5 332
    PHPT-80  80 2.3 2.33 .85 70 84 76 81.5 24.5 410


    NEXT Hybrid®

    Model Number  First Hour Gallon Capacity  Recovery 90ºF Rise Gallons  Input  Manifold Pressure  Electrical Characteristics  Shipping Weight (LBS) 
    BTU/HR  Gas Type  IN. WC  kPA  Volts/Hz  Amperes 
    HYB-90N  189 121 100,000 NAT 4.2 1.05 120/60 2.5 198/90


    Cirrex® Solar Packaged System (complete with collectors)*

    Model Number  Storage Capacity  Heat Exchanger  Solar Energy Factor*  Number of Solar Collectors 
    SACI 80-2  76 Internal, Single Wall 2.5 2
    SACI 80-3  76 Internal, Single Wall 3.0 3
    SACI 120-2  108 Internal, Single Wall 3.0 2
    SACI 120-3  108 Internal, Single Wall 4.0 3
    SACE 80-2  80 External Double Wall 2.5 2
    SACE 80-3  80 External Double Wall 3.0 3
    SACE 120-2  120 External Double Wall 3.0 2
    SACE 120-3  120 External Double Wall 4.0 3

    *Cirrex® solar models are eligible for 30% of total installed cost in tax credit, with no maximum limit.



    Vertex™

    Model Number  First Hour Rating Gallons  Gallon Capacity  BTU Input Per Hour Natural  Recovery 90°F Rise Gallons  Dimensions in Inches 
    Height  Diameter 
    GPHE-50*  127 50 76,000 92 70-5/8 22
    GDHE-50  164 50 100,000 129 68-1/2 22

    *Available in natural gas only. Inlet and outlet connections: 3/4? male. Circulation loop connections: 3/4? female.



    Tankless

    Model Number  BTU Input Natural/Propane  Hot Water Output (GPM)  Shipping Weight (LBS) 
    Minimum  Maximum  Maximum  45°F Rise  70°F Rise 

    INDOOR MODELS

     
    ATI-305N
    (200/201 Series)
    15,000 180,000 7.5 6.6 4.3 50
    ATI-505N  15,000 199,000/190,000 9.4 7.4/7.1 4.7 50

    OUTDOOR MODELS

     
    ATO-305N
    (200/201 Series)
    15,000 180,000 7.5 6.6 4.3 46
    ATO-505N  15,000 199,000 9.4 7.4 4.7 46


    **Models can be installed in light duty commercial applications. **Models include remot control and connect up to 4 units.

     

    Non-Condensing Models

    Model Number* Type  BTU Input Natural/Propane  Energy Factor (EF)  Hot Water Output (GPM)  Approximate Shipping Weight (LBS) 
    Minimum  Maximum    Maximum  45°F Rise  70°F Rise 
    ATI-110-N Indoor 19,500 140,000 0.82 6.6 5.1 3.3 38
    ATI-310-N Indoor 11,000 190,000 0.82 8.0 6.9 4.4 43
    ATI-510-N** Indoor 11,000 199,000 0.82 10.0 7.2 4.7 45
    AT0-110-N Outdoor 19,500 140,000 0.82 6.6 5.1 3.3 38
    AT0-310-N Outdoor 11,000 190,000 0.82 8.0 6.9 4.4 43
    AT0-510-N** Outdoor 11,000 199,000 0.82 10.0 7.2 4.7 45


    Condensing Models

    Model Number*  Type  BTU Input Natural/Propane  Energy Factor (EF)  Hot Water Output (GPM)  Approximate Shipping Weight (LBS) 
    Minimum  Maximum    Maximum  45°F Rise  70°F Rise 
    ATI-520H-N Indoor 13,000 199,000 0.91 9.0 8.1 5.2 85
    AT0-520H-N Outdoor 13,000 199,000 0.91 9.0 8.1 5.2 83

    *For propane, change “N” to “P” in model number when ordering: Example: (AT0-710-P).
    ***ASME Models