AO Smith Heater
AO Smith Heater is a company whose innovative ideas has landed them among the top five high efficiency water heating manufactures in the business. Their ideas and designs paved the way for people who want to live off the grid, or conserve energy, as well as many commercial applications. It is easy to see why they are so successful. They specialize in high efficiency, space saving designs that allow a person to place a water heater almost anywhere.
The Cyclone Xi Gas Water Heater is one of these products. Its 96% efficiency greatly lowers operating costs. The air intake and exhaust ports, water line connectors, and thermostatic setting panel are conveniently positioned so it can be placed in a corner or flush against walls, thereby cutting down on space. It has four venting options, which can be installed just using standard 3 or 4 inch PVC piping. It runs on natural gas, which is far more economical in the long run, considering that it is a tank model.
There are several products by AO Smith Heater for residential applications. For home use, there are several products, including the top of the line Conservationist Electric Water heater. It uses 3″ thick CFC free insulation for better efficiency. It also has a patented DynaClean II automatic sediment cleaner, which gives this unit high protection against lime, rust and sediment build up. Its Blue Diamond glass coated lining provides twice the break-down resistance of other models. This water heater comes with an extended, 10 year warranty on the tank and all parts which is much better than you may get with other, lower quality products.
With a combination of years of experience, efficiency, and a blend of innovation, AO Smith Heater has put together products that are not only state of the art in technology and design, but also quiet, cost effective, and look very nice. These would be a welcome addition to any homeowner looking to save money on utility bills. Because they are available in gas, electric, and soon coming out with solar power, they are ideal for anyone who is planning to use solar electricity to power their home.
With the initial costs that are comparable to standard hot water heaters, and a full warranty, why you would want to go anywhere else? Their tanks usually cost over $1000, but can be found on certain websites for a few bucks cheaper. Be sure that when you are looking for these online, that they are manufactured by AO Smith Heater, and aren’t some cheap knockoff.
AO Smith Heater websites can be found very easily so you can order quickly. Sometimes the water heaters can be shipped free to the U.S. and Canada. If you decide to find them somewhere else, make sure they are new, and still come with a factory warranty. Because this will be a major investment on your part, if you are not familiar with this company or even water heaters in general, you should really take the time to spend a few hours educating yourself on water heaters in general.
