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The newest addition to the Adapt gas tankless water heater line.

A. O. Smith Adapt Gas tankless water heater

This expansion to the Adapt line enables more flexibility with instillation.

June 18, 2025

With flexible BTU options, indoor/outdoor versatility and simple controls, these units are built for performance and ease.

Exterior of a home having a State water heater installed.

Project Profile

State Water Heater Ultra Force case study: built to last

Two decades of exceptional hot water supply leads to like-for-like replacement of State commercial water heater.

Patrick Fulford

June 13, 2025

By 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to require all commercial water heaters to use condensing technology. The SUF commercial water heater offers superior performance with advanced features and complies with evolving local and national regulations.

GE GEOSPRING smart hybrid pump water heater

GE Appliances introduces smart hybrid heat pump water heater.

June 6, 2025

The new GE Profile GEOSPRING delivers energy savings and flexible performance, combining advanced heat pump technology with smart home integration and leak protection.

Ariston Group and Lennox announce joint venture to launch Lennox-branded water heaters in North America

This partnership will expand the groups reach in the U.S. and Canada.

May 28, 2025

The partnership combines Ariston’s advanced water heating technology and north American footprint with Lennox’s strength in residential distribution and customer relationships.

The Rheem Maximus Super High Efficiency Gas Water Heater with LeakSense

Rheem water heaters earn recognition at GOOD DESIGN Awards

Rheem is honored among thousands of entries from over 55 countries.

May 21, 2025

Rheem earns two prestigious GOOD DESIGN Awards for its high-efficiency water heaters, spotlighting innovation in performance, sustainability and smart technology.

The Noritz NCC199CDV Pro tankless water heater

Noritz NCC199CDV Pro Condensing tankless water heater

Noritz's new tankless water heater is engineered for commercial applications.

May 13, 2025

This product is an upgraded version of a previous flagship commercial unit.

A. O. Smith University focuses on smart HPWH, gas water heaters and tankless training during second quarter

The classes will begin May 14th.

May 7, 2025

These classes, covering several topics relating to various types of water heaters, will take place online.

Behind the Wall: Where smart plumbing gets smarter

Adoption of connected plumbing systems calls for greater cybersecurity awareness and consumer education.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 2, 2025

From smarter water heaters and valves to AI-powered diagnostics and real-time energy optimization, the future of plumbing is here —and it’s connected.

A. O. Smith launches Spring Tools promotion

Promotion runs through May 31, 2025.

April 9, 2025

Contractors can receive a $25 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater and a $50 tool credit when they purchase an A. O. Smith heat pump water heater from participating wholesale partners.