Vertex™ 75-Gallon Ultra-Low NOx Power Direct Vent Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater

Model GDHE-75
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
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Capacity (Gallons)
Fuel Source
  • Delivers 130-gallon first hour rating
  • Versatile ENERGY STAR® certified power direct vent design delivers up to 0.88 Uniform Energy Factor (96% Thermal Efficiency)
  • Advanced high efficiency condensing design delivers energy savings & continuous hot water at a constant flow of over 4 gallons per minute
Product Details
  • Delivers 130-gallon first hour rating
  • Versatile ENERGY STAR® certified power direct vent design delivers up to 0.88 Uniform Energy Factor (96% Thermal Efficiency)
  • Advanced high efficiency condensing design delivers energy savings & continuous hot water at a constant flow of over 4 gallons per minute
  • Helical coil internal heat exchanger lengthens heat transfer cycle and reduces lime & scale build-up to maintain high efficiency operation
  • Power direct vent design installs with 2" or 3" PVC, CPVC or polypropylene pipe terminating through outside wall
  • Top fired Ultra-Low NOX gas burner, meets or exceeds emission requirements in California & Utah
  • Push-button piezo ignitor makes lighting pilot fast & easy
  • Patented Blue Diamond® glass tank lining protects against corrosion
  • 6-year limited tank and parts warranty

  • The Vertex™ 75-Gallon Ultra-Low NOx Power Direct Vent Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater offers unprecedented levels of performance to meet your hot water needs. Featuring a 75-gallon (nominal) tank and a 100,000 BTU propane burner, the GDHE-75 (LP) Power Direct Vent delivers a thermal efficiency of 96%, a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.86, and a recovery rate of 129 gallons per hour. It carries a 6-year limited warranty, and meets Ultra-Low NOx emission requirements. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine® water heater is designed with A. O. Smith's superior commercial-grade tank protection. Advanced tank features include stainless steel Coregard™ anode rod, Blue Diamond® glass lining and DynaClean™ automatic sediment-cleaning system, all designed to help protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater. A. O. Smith’s ProLine® water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standard and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.

Specifications
Tech Specs
Nominal Gallon Capacity
75 Gallons
Rated Storage Volume
73.7 Gallons
UEF
0.86
Thermal Efficiency
96%
Maximum BTUs
100,000
Power Source
GAS
Limited Tank Warranty
6 Years
Limited Parts Warranty
6 Years
T&P Relief Valve
TRUE
Water Connection Location
BOTH
Water Connection Size
0.75"
First Hour Rating
130 Gallons
ASME Certified
No
Amperes
5
Blanket Included
No
Destination Country
US
Energy Star Certified
true
Fuel Source
PROPANE
Height to Gas Valve
61.00
Height to T&P
46.25
Ignition Type
Electronic Hot Surface Igniter
Installation Type
INDOOR
Application
RESIDENTIAL
Recovery Rise at 90°F
129
Shipping Height 
74
Shipping Length 
36
Shipping Width 
34.5
Side Loop
Yes
Voltage
120
Dimension & Venting
Type
Water Heater
Height
65.5"
Diameter
27.75 in."
Shipping Weight
382lbs
Vent Type
Power Vent
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