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. — A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was honored with the prestigious Vision Award for its outstanding EMERGE™-i Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH). This accolade recognizes A. O. Smith’s unwavering commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial water heating.
World's first tankless water heater with built-in scale prevention recognized for efficiency, innovative features and zero lifetime maintenance, delivering significant homeowner savings and instant hot water on demand
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (January 17, 2025) – The staff at Spark by Hilton™ in California turned to A. O. Smith to fulfill the need for ample hot water at a lower cost for the new hotel. [I]t was the perfect opportunity to showcase A. O. Smith’s CHP-120 Fully Integrated Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH), which features an industry-leading 4.3 Coefficient of Performance (COP).
