Ashland City, Tenn. – Leading water heater manufacturer A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) announced that its high efficiency
Vertex™ residential family of gas water heaters is now certified by the EPA’s
ENERGY STAR® program.
The
Vertex is the first high efficiency tank style water heater with more than
75,000 BTU input to be endorsed by the ENERGY STAR program.
“Operating
at up to 96 percent thermal efficiency, the Vertex is the energy efficiency
leader of the residential water heating market,” said Ralph Perez, director of
product management for
A. O. Smith. “We’re thrilled to see it join the extensive selection of A. O.
Smith products recognized by the ENERGY STAR program.”
A
residential gas condensing water heater, the Vertex combines an advanced
internal heat exchanger with up to 100,000 BTU input, inspired by A. O. Smith’s
trusted Cyclone® commercial water heater. While performing at unprecedented
thermal efficiency levels, Vertex models are fully condensing to deliver
continuous hot water—shower after shower.
With
advanced diagnostic capabilities, the Vertex 100 records performance history
and has a backlit LCD display that details model function, including accurate
temperature control. Its dimensions are similar to those of a standard
50-gallon power vent water heater, making it easy to install.
The
Vertex is just one of A. O. Smith’s ENERGY STAR qualified models. For a
complete list, visit www.hotwater.com/resources/energy-star-qualified-products.