A.O. Smith Signature 100 50-Gallon Tall 12-year Warranty 40000-BTU Natural Gas Water Heater

Great water heater

We bought a slightly larger water heater than we probably needed, but it is working well. Since I am no longer able, I talked my nephew and a friend on how to disassemble on one day and how to connect on the next day. I like that it is easier to light the pilot electronically than the old wh of years ago with long matches. It is somewhat easy as a novice to get working though it took longer since it was an unfamiliar project.

easy installation

Its only 3 days old but appears to be perfect for my needs.

A Fine Water Heater

A hot water heater is designed to heat water and do nothing else. This water fulfills this design goal. It doesn't leak, doesn't make noise, and looks appropriate for the task. It is sized correctly for our needs and I adjusted the water temperature to my satisfaction. No poetry or flowery prose needed. LOL

Nice Unit

This was bought to replace my old unit. It makes great hot water. The temperature dial is what I do not like. It is too small and hard to read due to the completely black dial. My old unit, same brand had a bigger dial, black with a white background and also red lines, so much easier to read. Unfortunately AO Smith went cheap with their dials. Also, they do not have a vacation mode on their dial. They are penny wise and dollar foolish. Put better dials on these tanks.

Bought and Installed by Lowe’s!

I’m so happy with this new A.O. Smith water heater. My previous one lasted 20 years, but eventually it started leaking. I purchased this new A.O. Smith water heater with a 12-year warranty, and after it was installed, I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to Lowe’s for helping me schedule the installation — the whole process was very smooth. Highly recommend.

Good Quality

I purchased this product to replace a 17 year old GE water tank. So far my new AOS tank has been operating well. Hope the life of this tank which has a 12 year warranty last as long or longer as my old GE tank.

heats quickly

the height on the front of the box and in the specifications is not the height of the actual tank. Its marked 60.75 in. but the tank is actually 57.75 in. I had to have water pipes replaced unexpectedly due to this.

50 gallons Water Heater

Great product—used a 40-gallon hot water heater for 21 years, and just bought another AO Smith, hoping to get 20 years out of it.

DIY

Very good directions. Not sure about having to clean the filter at the bottom of the water heater though. Code requires the water heater sit in a pan so that limits the access to it.