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Home > A O Smith Water Heaters Review

AO Smith Water Heaters

We search and review the best A O Smith models


When searching for AO Smith water heaters you will notice that there is a comprehensive selection of residential gas and electric water heaters from A O Smith manufacturer.



If you are confused which one of many available A O Smith water heaters and brands to choose from, we will help you to find the right one. Probably, you are looking for a water heater that will meet following requirements; to be affordable, efficient, durable and to provide enough hot water for you and your family when you need it. And if it can save money, better.

This is what you will find in our review about AO Smith water heaters:



About AO Smith Water Heaters Manufacturer


We will introduce you a company that is a leader in water heating industry, AO Smith Water Heating Company and their popular AO Smith water heaters models. A O Smith is in the heating business for almost 70 years, and it is well known for the quality and innovation in energy efficiency and tank protection.

Glass lining is the A.O. Smith patented process, designed many years ago to protect water tank heaters from corrosion; it is now a standard in the water heating industry.

A.O. Smith also owns several popular brands of hot water heaters that you probably had chance to see or read about:

  • State
  • Reliance
  • Maytag
  • American
  • GSW
  • John Wood



Advanced Features

  • AO Smith manufacturer as a leader in improvements in energy saving models; designs, builds, distributes and field supports an entire line of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers.
  • AO Smith developed the first glass-coated corrosion protection. PermaGlas coating process is one of the most efficient and long lasting corrosion protections in hot water heating industry.
  • Blue Diamond, glass coating is their latest invention in corrosion protection for water tank heaters.
  • Cathodic protection, CoreGard, protects the internal surface of water tank heaters from corrosion.
  • DynaClean is the automatic sediment cleaning system that helps in reducing sediments accumulated from the hard water.
  • Green Choice is the eco-friendly burner designed to reduce greenhouse gases by up to 33%.
  • AO Smith water heaters meet a standard, "Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant" that deals with the accidental ignition of flammable vapor outside the water heater.
  • Flame arrestor, made from Corderite, fire proof material is there to distribute the air evenly to the gas burner and keeps the flame in the combustion chamber.

Residential Electric Models


High efficiency water heaters are becoming more and more popular these days. And AO Smith is well known for their energy efficient products. They provide maximum energy savings, great power output and they are on the government list for energy tax incentives, credits and rebates.

Of all the AO Smith electric heaters, Conservationist is the most popular energy efficient electric model.

Unique for Conservationist are the heating elements, designed to last three times longer than standard elements.

ProMax electric heater is another group of superior electric models. They provide excellent energy savings and durability. Excellent example is 80 Gallon A.O. Smith ECRT-80 ProMax Plus High Efficiency.

This model offers DynaClean dip tube that reduces lime and sediment buildup, Coregard aluminum anode to protect metal tank from corrosion, high efficient 2.5" foam insulation, 0.93 EF and 87 gal. first hour rating. Great unit.

There are four models in ProMax group:

  • ProMax Electric Water Heaters
  • ProMax Plus High Efficiency Electric Water Heaters
  • ProMax Specialty Electric Water Heaters
  • ProMax Sun-80 and Sun-120 Electric Water Heaters



A O Smith Water Heaters - Residential Gas models

ao smith water heaters gasThere is also a great selection of gas water heaters, produced by AO Smith. You can find various storage tank water heaters, energy efficient, different sizes, tankless...

Power-vent AO Smith GPHE-50 Vertex and power-direct vent AO Smith GDHE-50-NG Vertex 100 are the most popular gas water heaters from this manufacturer.

With the thermal efficiency of up to 96%, they provide an excellent performance even if your home is with the high hot water demand. They are in a price range from $1500 to $2000 and they both qualify for the Federal Tax Credit.



Conservationist is probably the most energy efficient model among AO Smith water heaters, designed for both electricity and gas. Not only that it provides maximum energy savings but with DynaClean sediment protection and Blue Diamond glass coating is one of the most reliable and durable water heating systems.

ProMax gas water heaters are family of Promax High Efficiency and Promax High Recovery A O Smith water heaters, that provide hot water heating solutions; for high demand, large families, to qualify for government rebates, lower your bill, durability, reliability...

ao smith 305-505 indoor water heaterOn Demand AO Smith gas water heaters with its compact and sleek design, are not only for point of use applications, like add-on bathrooms, tubs and small vacation homes but for the whole house water heating as well.

All AO Smith water heaters that are using tankless technology are available for natural gas and propane usage, with indoor, direct vent and outdoor installation options.

And if you have any problem... majority of water heater parts are replaceable and is easy to repair. Our recommendation is, if you experience any problems with your hot water heating system, contact one of the certified technicians; they are experts for troubleshooting the problem, doing repairs and other services.

If something is wrong with any parts of your water heating unit, like gas valve, thermostat, pilot light, you want to order genuine replacement parts directly from the manufacturer if a certified dealer doesn't have it.

Before ordering, we suggest you to have a complete part number and description available. Also, the customer service has to know the model, series and serial number of your AO Smith hot water heater.




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The main competitors to AO Smith are:
Rheem, American, Bradford White, State Ind., Kenmore and GE.


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