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Signature 100 30-Gallons Tall 6-year Warranty 4500-Watt Double Element Electric Water Heater

Ratings & Reviews for A.O. Smith Signature 100 30-Gallons Tall 6-year Warranty 4500-Watt Double Element Electric Water Heater

4.1
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 4.1 out of 5
313 Reviews


74% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The AO Smith water heater is generally well-received, with many customers praising its great performance, easy installation, and good value. Key features highlighted include the sleek design, fast water heating, and reliable operation. Several long-term users report their previous models lasting 15-18 years, suggesting good durability. However, a minority of customers have experienced issues such as defective heating elements, leaks, and short lifespans. Some also faced challenges with the returns/replacement process and felt the warranty coverage was inadequate. Overall, the water heater seems to be a solid product that meets the needs of most customers, with good quality and value.

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313 Customer Reviews

Easy to. Stall

Would Recommend

It works well

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Great product

Would Recommend

Water heats up fast sleek design easy to install and efficient

September 19, 2024

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Honor veterans

In stock

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Really easy to install

Would Recommend

Just got it today but have heard a lot of good things about it

September 12, 2024

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Warranty

Would Not Recommend

They don't cover anything was told it would only be covering 150 of repairs seems pretty cheap and we are not leaving you to fix it they said ya right

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We're sorry to hear you had trouble with your water heater.

We want to ensure you receive the warranty coverage included with your pu...
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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamAugust 5, 2024

order pickup

Would Recommend

Employees offered to lay down water tank in pickup truck. Water tanks should never be horizontal. As per instructions on box.

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Defective heating element - Support run around

Would Not Recommend

I recently purchased a water heater that unfortunately came with a defective upper heating element. When I contacted AO Smith support, they offered to ship me a replacement part, which would take several days. Alternatively, they suggested I contact Lowe’s customer service with the replacement part number to pick it up locally. However, Lowe’s customer support informed me that they couldn’t assist with this and referred me back to AO Smith. When I asked if I could return the heater, given that ...

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It looks like you were offered a new heating element, rather than a new water heater.

The issue appears to be a dry fired element.
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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamJuly 22, 2024

Water heater

Works well so far

July 18, 2024
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good product name

Would Recommend

works fine, easy installation, reasonable price and availability

May 25, 2024

From aosmith.com

Would Not Recommend

When I installed this water heater the house was filled with hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs) gas. I set the temperature to maximum and that helped but didn't solve the problem. The next step was to replace the anode with one made of alumimun-zinc. That was not possible because the original anode will not come loose, even with an impact wrench. A.O. Smith agreed to replace the heater but offer no help on delivery, about 30 miles from the Lowes store, or installation. Don't expect customer suppor...

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We're sorry to hear you had trouble with your water heater.

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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamMay 1, 2024

defective after 90 days.

Would Not Recommend

The heating element burned out causing water leak had it replaced and then found out thermostat was defective also.Lowes not willing to give any kind of assistance,I live 90 miles away and my wife took the defective parts and receipts to lowes and they said take it up with manufacturer.Extremely unhappy and would not recomend to anybody and if that's the best Lowes can do...that's pretty sad.

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We're sorry to hear you had trouble with your water heater.

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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamApril 26, 2024