Ashland City, Tenn. – Leading water heater manufacturer, A. O. Smith (www.hotwater.com) is expanding its
line of high efficiency residential gas tankless water heaters with the compact
120,000 BTU/h Condensing Tankless Water Heater.
Measuring
at less than two cubic feet and scoring .93 Energy Factor (EF), the new 120k
Condensing Tankless efficiently utilizes energy and installs on the wall
freeing up valuable floor space.
“The
engineers at A. O. Smith dedicated themselves to developing an innovative
product that helps homeowners and builders maximize the livable space in a
home, without sacrificing energy savings or hot water performance,” said David
Chisolm, vice president of marketing. “The new Gas Condensing 120k Tankless
Water Heater is the next step in our commitment to perfecting tankless
technology.”
Available
in natural gas or propane, the ENERGY STAR® residential gas 120k Condensing
Tankless Water Heater processes a maximum 120,000 BTUs an hour and is offered
in two models: indoor, ATI-140H; and outdoor, ATO-140H.
As
part of a “green” technology that uses energy more efficiently, this new breed
of condensing tankless products heats water only when it’s needed.
Additionally, condensing tankless units are 10 to 15 percent more efficient
than non-condensing units due to the advanced design that transfers more of the
combustion heat to the water thus maximizing efficiencies.
The
new A. O. Smith tankless unit operates on a half-inch gas line, features
accessible temperature controls and vents with PVC. All of these features
reduce installation costs and simplify the installation process. The use of
best-in-class materials and construction with modular, easily replaceable parts
provides long-lasting durability, with a life span of up to 20 years.