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Water Heaters

A. O. Smith Aims to Revolutionize the Water Heating Industry with Four New High-Efficiency Products

Water Heaters

A. O. Smith is taking energy efficiency to new heights with four new families of residential water heaters. Designed to provide contractors with the exact solution for every home, these new products represent the latest advances in gas, gas hybrid, electric hybrid and solar thermal technology.

“Energy efficiency is the driving force behind innovation in the water heater industry, and A. O. Smith is in the driver’s seat. We make it our mission to set …

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A. O. Smith’s EFFEX® Pushes Gas Water Heaters to New Levels of Efficiency

Water Heaters

The new EFFEX™ high efficiency gas water heater from A. O. Smith is the most advanced and energy-efficient product of its kind on the market today. Operating at .70 Energy Factor (EF), it can immediately reduce water heating costs up to 25 percent compared to a conventional gas water heater.

The EFFEX is the first and only conventional gas water heater that will not only meet today’s ENERGY STAR® requirements but also exceed the upcoming …

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A. O. Smith Introduces New Commercial Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Water Heaters

In order to offer an environmentally friendly hot water option for commercial applications, A. O. Smith has introduced a new line of energy- saving and innovative commercial electric heat pump water heaters.

These water heaters capture heat and humidity from the surrounding atmosphere and utilize it for heating potable water. “They are three times more efficient than standard electric water heaters and up to five times more efficient than conventional gas water heaters because they …

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A. O. Smith Launches Redesigned Commercial Electric Water Heater Line

Water Heaters

A. O. Smith has redesigned its line of commercial electric water heaters. Long viewed as the industry leader for commercial electrics, the new Gold Series, Gold Xi and Custom Xi models include innovative features intended to provide customers with enhanced performance and reliability.

“We’re really excited about the debut of our new commercial electric line,” said Matt Schulz, A. O. Smith standard commercial product manager. “Customers will truly appreciate and benefit from what we believe …

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A. O. Smith Introduces Its Next Peak Performer: The VERTEX 100

Water Heaters

Building upon the successes of its revolutionary Vertex™ residential gas-condensing water heater, A. O. Smith Water Products Company has raised the bar with the Vertex 100™.

Employing a top-fired burner and blower combination for more effective combustion, the power-direct-vent Vertex 100 delivers a continuous flow of hot water for shower after shower at an impressive 96 percent thermal efficiency. Previewed at the 2008 International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Orlando, Fla., the new-generation Vertex is set …

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