Contractors will have the opportunity to receive a $25 tool credit for every purchase of an A. O. Smith standard gas or electric water heater from participating wholesalers, while supplies last.
Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.
Aldrich joined A. O. Smith in 2001 as part of the company’s four-year manufacturing rotational program.
March 12, 2026
With more than two decades of engineering and product development leadership at A. O. Smith, Aldrich steps into the role at a critical moment for the water heating industry.
High efficiency units are highly sought after in the commercial water heating industry and can lessen the environmental footprint while still delivering great hot water output.
These sessions will feature influencers speaking with an A. O. Smith product expert and will cover topics including working with the units, benefits to HVAC professionals, key features and more.
January 23, 2026
A. O. Smith will host four sessions across two days, discussing the Voltex Heat Pump Water Heater family and the Adapt+ Tankless Water Heater.
Valley View Elementary School in Green Bay, Wis., upgraded its aging water heater.
January 14, 2026
By replacing a 15-year-old gas unit with A. O. Smith’s Cyclone FLEX water heater, the school increased efficiency to as much as 98% while ensuring consistent hot water for kitchens and student handwashing, and reducing its overall carbon footprint.