A. O. Smith Honored with Fifth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Award, Third in Sustained Excellence

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ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2023)—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, is proud to announce its 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This is the company’s fifth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, and its third time being honored as a Sustained Excellence partner. The award distinguishes companies that have made …

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Johnny Unitas Jr. Turns to A. O. Smith for Game-Changing Savings

Case Studies, News, Technology, Water Heaters

Johnny Unitas Jr., son of legendary NFL quarterback Johnny Unitas, was seeking a new high-efficiency water heater for his Baltimore, Maryland home. Because of the Unitas family’s long-standing relationship with A. O. Smith through the company’s sponsorship of the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, he knew right away that he wanted an A. O. Smith water heater installed in his home. To ensure top-notch performance, energy efficiency and utility savings, Unitas decided to install A. …

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A. O. Smith Offers New Contractor Incentives Through Participating Wholesale Partners

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Ashland City, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2023)—A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment products, announces a new quarterly promotion for wholesale channel partners and their customers. Each quarter, the brand will partner with wholesalers across the country to offer incentives for contractors who purchase select products.

“At A. O. Smith, we’re always looking for ways to strengthen our customer relationships and improve the customer experience,” said Jeff Storie, A. O. …

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Cyclone® XL Water Heaters Keep Guests Comfortable at Nashville-Area Hampton Inn

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Located in Ashland City, Tennessee—just 30 minutes from downtown Nashville—a new four-story Hampton Inn welcomes travelers from around the globe. Opened to the public on March 3, 2022, the hotel has had consistent occupancy thanks to its proximity to Music City.

 

During planning and construction, hotel general manager Sammy Naquin knew he needed a dependable water heating solution to help provide a continuous supply of hot water for the 75-room hotel, which also includes

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A. O. Smith Introduces Industry’s Most Efficient Heat Pump Water Heater

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New model features smart, zero-clearance design to enhance installation flexibility and serviceability

 

Ashland City, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2022) — A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the introduction of the Voltex® AL (anti-leak) hybrid electric heat pump water heater to its family of residential products. This unit brings to market a first-of-its-kind water heating solution with integrated leak detection, smart connectivity and updated water connections for professionals and homeowners …

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A. O. Smith Earns Number One Spot in 2022 Green Builder Brand Index

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A. O. Smith took home the number one spot in the 2022 Green Builder Brand Index Hot Water Systems category, breaking its 2021 tie with a competing water heating brand.

 

The award evaluates brands’ perceived value in the market by combining three metrics: survey data, public sentiment, and market visibility or “mentions.” The scores are weighted and averaged to determine a company’s comparative rank in its respective category.

 

As public perception of green …

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A. O. Smith Donates 26 Heat Pump Water Heaters to Support Greenville Habitat for Humanity

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Industry leader provides hot water solutions to affordable housing community in historic South Carolina neighborhood

Ashland City, Tenn. (July 21, 2022) — A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the donation of 26 heat pump water heaters to Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County in South Carolina. This donation will support the creation and growth of affordable housing by providing reliable access to hot water in the historic …

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A. O. Smith Named Winner in ACHR News 2022 Dealer Design Awards Recognized for innovative X3® Scale Prevention Technology

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ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (July 18, 2022) A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was recognized for excellence in product design in the 2022 Dealer Design Awards Program. The awards are sponsored by ACHR News, a leading trade magazine in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. More than 130 products were entered into 13 different categories and judged by an independent panel of contractors. A. O. Smith’s condensing …

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A. O. Smith Earns Fourth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Award, Second in Sustained Excellence

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ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (May 5, 2022) — A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment solutions, is proud to announce its 2022 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy efficient solutions. A. O. Smith is one of only a few water heating companies to receive the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year …

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A. O. Smith Donates 200 Water Heaters to Support Post-Flood Rebuilding Efforts in Waverly, Tennessee

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ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (April 21, 2022) — A. O. Smith, a leading water heater manufacturer, has donated 200 water heaters for Waverly, Tenn. flood relief efforts. The units will be provided to flood victims who are still rebuilding eight months after storms ripped through the town on Aug. 21, 2021.

 

“At A. O. Smith, we are deeply committed to supporting our local communities,” said David Chisolm, vice president of marketing and customer experience. …

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