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A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Point-Of-Use (POU) Electric Tankless Water Heater to its family of tankless products. The new unit features a reduced, compact footprint, making it easy to install at or near fixtures in light commercial and residential applications.   POU tankless water heater The POU tankless water heater does not require venting, making it an ideal fit for various applications that need immediate hot water on site, including lavatories, isolated sinks, emergency fixtures, boosters, and more. The unit is also equipped with continuous dry fire protection, which prevents it from firing without water in the system. This protects the unit and eliminates having to replace it before it has ever been used due to dry firing.   easy-to-install unit The unit is also equipped with continuous dry fire protection, which prevents it from firing "A. O. Smith’s Point-Of-Use Electric Tankless Water Heater is designed to be an easy-to-install unit that delivers more than just hot water," said Isaac Wilson, A. O. Smith's Segment Development Manager for Tankless Products. He adds, "The unit also provides flexibility, extended service life, and peace of mind thanks to several integrated features." scale detection technology Isaac Wilson continues, "Our unique scale detection technology notifies technicians of potential scale build-up, with automatic shut off and serviceability." He further said, "Instead of having to replace the unit when the scale is detected, technicians can now clean and return the unit to service multiple times, preventing unnecessary waste."  leak detection To further the life of the unit, the POU tankless features leak detection with an audible alarm to alert users to any leakage concerns. The unit also comes with integrated scale detection technology that has the potential to extend the lifetime of the unit. The software detects scale buildup in the unit and forces it to shut down, allowing for proper maintenance to be performed and protecting the unit from total failure.   lowest flow activation rate A. O. Smith’s POU electric tankless unit features the lowest flow activation rate currently available on the market at 0.17 gallons per minute (GPM). At a uniform energy factor (UEF) of 0.91, the unit is well-equipped to provide hot water instantaneously as needed. Two different modes of operation come standard on all 14 of the POU electric tankless models - Lavatory and Emergency Eye Wash. The Lavatory mode allows for an adjustable temperature range of 80 °F to 150°F, while the Emergency Eye Wash mode defaults to 85°F.

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of the Voltex® MAX hybrid electric heat pump water heater (HPWH) to its growing family of sustainable products. The Voltex MAX HPWH uses a new smart valve to deliver maximum hot water while the heat pump technology provides maximum savings at all times. The Voltex MAX HPWH can deliver homeowners around 40% higher First Hour Ratings than similarly sized electric water heaters and heat pump water heaters. Using newly available advanced operating modes, the Voltex MAX provides more hot water than previous iterations of heat pump water heaters. Voltex MAX heat pump water heater “The introduction of the Voltex MAX heat pump water heater is the culmination of many years of innovation designed to support the industry-wide shift toward decarbonization. Through dedicated research, A. O. Smith was able to develop a unit that not only supports electrification goals, but also supports homeowners and contractors,” said Arthur Smith, A. O. Smith product manager. “The Voltex MAX unit incorporates features that our customers know and love, such as integrated leak detection, while also introducing new enhancements like our unique smart valve technology.” Voltex MAX unit’s smart valve technology Voltex MAX unit’s smart valve technology allows a contractor to install a smaller tank in an area The Voltex MAX unit’s smart valve technology allows a contractor to install a smaller tank in an area where space is tight and still get comparable performance to a larger tank by using the unit’s Hot Water + modes. It also allows homeowners to customize the unit’s performance to exactly the way they live and use hot water. All Voltex MAX models come with three levels of Hot Water + modes that each provide about 10-12% extra hot water.  Hot Water + is a permanent operating mode and the unit will continue to function at the selected level until instructed otherwise. For temporary periods of increased demand, the Voltex MAX HPWH also offers a Guest Mode. This mode allows the unit to provide maximum hot water output for up to seven-day increments. A. O. Smith’s iCOMM™ connectivity platform An automatic shutoff valve also comes standard on all Voltex MAX models to further protect homes Customers can also benefit from using A. O. Smith’s iCOMM™ connectivity platform, which is fully integrated on all Voltex MAX units. This technology supports features like anti-leak technology through the use of integrated leak detection and a smart anode.  For added peace of mind, the smart sensor provides notifications through A. O. Smith’s notification-enabled mobile app in the event of a detected leak. An automatic shutoff valve also comes standard on all Voltex MAX models to further protect homes.  Heat pump water heater  The smart anode adapts to local water conditions, protecting and extending the life of the water heater, and it displays an error code on the control panel when it needs to be replaced. Demand response and time-of-use capabilities make it even easier to save money by integrating a heat pump water heater into the growing number of utility smart grid programs. Using the A. O. Smith mobile app, professionals and homeowners can remotely monitor and adjust the water heater to improve performance and increase savings.

A. O. Smith, a pioneer in water heating and treatment, announces the introduction of the brand-new Learn and Earn training series. The set of courses rewards participants for learning the latest A. O. Smith technologies - the Voltex® AL Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) and the Adapt™ Tankless Water Heater. New and exciting technologies "A. O. Smith is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, and with these new and exciting technologies, we want to ensure that our customers have the tools they need for success. Our goal this summer is to get as many contractors certified as possible because we know that expertise in evolving technologies propels business growth," said Betsy Curran, A. O. Smith Director of Marketing & Customer Engagement. Betsy Curran adds, "Every participant will leave with extensive knowledge of how each product works, features and benefits, how to install the units and more." Trainings on the Adapt tankless water heater Live training for the Voltex AL HPWH are offered every other Thursday at 2 p.m. CT through August 22, 2024. All participants who attend a Voltex AL HPWH training and complete the online certification will be entered to win a 65 QT Wyld Gear cooler, and the first 350 people will receive a free solar power bank.  Meanwhile, live trainings on the Adapt tankless water heater are offered every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. CT through August 20, 2024. All participants who attend an Adapt Tankless training and complete the online certification will be entered to win a Pit Boss 1100 Pellet Grill & Smoker, and the first 350 people will receive a free multi-tool. All classes can be found on the A. O. Smith University website. For more information on the Voltex AL HPWH, Adapt tankless water heater and other A. O. Smith products, visit the website.