ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2026) – A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, announced that its Cyclone® Flex High Efficiency Commercial Water Heater has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2026 Products of the Year. The Cyclone® Flex was recognized as the gold winner in the Plumbing & Water Systems category.
The annual Product of the Year award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer is a premier award for products in the HVAC, fire/life safety, electrical and plumbing systems engineering markets. This year marks 21 years of the Product of the Year program, and products are chosen based on technological advancements, service to the industry and market impact.
“Being selected as a gold winner of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2026 Product of the Year further exemplifies A. O. Smith’s commitment to creating and providing highly efficient and reliable products for our commercial customers,” said Betsy Curran, A. O. Smith director of marketing and customer engagement. “The Cyclone Flex water heater builds on A. O. Smith’s legacy Cyclone products that launched over 30 years ago. Since then, A. O. Smith has been committed to meeting the needs of our customers and continuing to provide them with reliable, advanced products.”
Representing a new era in commercial water heating, the Cyclone Flex water heater joined A. O. Smith’s family of high-efficiency commercial water heaters. Featuring over-the-air updates, max vent lengths and AiQ™ Adaptive Gas Technology, the Cyclone Flex maximizes combustion efficiency and system reliability–making it an ideal option for wholesale partners and commercial customers. The unit is highly efficient, with a 98% thermal efficiency, and is available in a range of input sizes, making it suitable for more applications than ever before. It also includes integrated leak detection with an optional water shutoff to prevent damage to the unit and its surroundings if water is sensed.
For more information on the Cyclone Flex water heater and other A. O. Smith products, visit https://www.hotwater.com/
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