JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – (Sept. 22, 2026) – A. O. Smith, North America's largest water heater manufacturer, today proudly announced that its Signature 900 Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with Hot Water Plus has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal from the Good Housekeeping Institute. A coveted symbol of quality and consumer confidence for more than a century, the Good Housekeeping Seal is among the most recognized and trusted consumer icons in the world today
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (June 2, 2026) — A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating, water treatment and water management, has been named one of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2026 Product of the Year. A. O. Smith’s Cyclone® Flex High Efficiency Commercial Water Heater was recognized as the gold winner in the Plumbing & Water Systems category.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 17, 2026 — A. O. Smith, North America's largest water heater manufacturer, today announced its A. O. Smith Signature™ 900 Smart Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater with Hot Water Plus was named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Home Renovation Awards. Available exclusively at Lowe's, the ENERGY STAR® certified line of smart hybrid heat pump water heaters was recognized in the "Sustainability Innovators" category for its ability to provide significant energy and utility savings in the home with maximum hot water delivery.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 13, 2026) – A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was recognized for design excellence by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies in the 2025 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN® Awards for its Voltex® MAX Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) and Emerge® X Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater.
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2025) – A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was selected for the prestigious Top 75 Building Products list by Building Design + Construction. A. O. Smith’s Emerge®-i Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater received the accolade for its innovative features and superior functionality.
