Ashland City, Tenn. – A. O. Smith, the leading manufacturer of hot water
systems for homes and businesses, has partnered with ENERGY STAR® to
launch a new Contractor Locator Tool that will connect A. O. Smith installers
with consumers interested in energy efficient heat pump water heaters.
The ENERGY STAR® partnership solidifies A. O.
Smith as a trusted manufacturer of high efficiency water heaters. It also
provides valuable lead generation for loyal A. O. Smith contractors. The tool
connects in-market consumers with contractors in their area who are active in
the Contractor Rewards program by driving homeowners from www.energystar.gov directly to loyal A. O.
Smith contractors.
Consumers who visit the ENERGY STAR website looking to upgrade or replace their water heater with heat pump
technology will be connected to more than 1,000 contractors skilled in installing
ENERGY STAR® certified water heaters through the “Find Installers”
function.
“A. O. Smith and ENERGY STAR® share a passion for
innovative, energy efficient technology, and heat pump water heaters are among
the most efficient available,” said David Chisolm, vice president of marketing
at A. O. Smith. “We are thrilled to support and reward contractors who are
taking the initiative to install heat pump water heaters.”
Contractors installing heat pump water heaters who want to
qualify for listing must first enroll in the Contractor Rewards™ program and enter the
code from the yellow Contractor Rewards label found on each unit.
For more information, visit hotwater.com.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the government-backed symbol for
energy efficient, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that
consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decision. Partnered with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ENERGY STAR® certified products deliver
the quality, performance, and savings consumers have come to expect.