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Signature 100 50-Gallon Short 6-year Warranty 4500-Watt Double Element Electric Water Heater

Ratings & Reviews for A.O. Smith Signature 100 50-Gallon Short 6-year Warranty 4500-Watt Double Element Electric Water Heater

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
354 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this water heater for reliable, quick heating and consistent hot water delivery. Most highlight fast recovery times and immediate results after installation. Many appreciate the straightforward setup requiring no specialized tools or professional help, noting it fits standard plumbing configurations. Reviewers express strong confidence in the product's build quality and durability, with several replacing decades-old units and choosing this model based on past positive experiences. A few report minor issues like plastic drain valves or cosmetic damage, but these are isolated. Overall, customers consider this a trusted, dependable choice for reliable hot water.

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354 Customer Reviews

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March 22, 2026
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Way too expensive but it does its job.

Would Recommend

The product does its job, it’s sufficient. The cost is absolutely ridiculous.

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New tank

Would Recommend

Good so far

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Ease of installation.

Would Recommend

The product was the short version of the 50 gallon tank heater making the installation a breeze. Hope to get many years of service.

March 2, 2026

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good water heats quickly

Would Recommend

I am replacing a defective water heater of the same brand

February 25, 2026

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Better insulated it would seem as it is wider

Would Recommend

So far so good, AO Smith a great product . I installed them back in the 80’s

February 7, 2026

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Easy installation

Would Recommend

Couldn’t be happier with my new water heater. Easy installation, instructions and water heated up to temperature right away. Would definitely recommend.

February 6, 2026

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good water heater

Would Recommend

I love this second time I order name brand love it

February 4, 2026

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would not sell it to me

I found one water heater for a discount for 2 cents and they would not sell it to me. It was in a box not opened or damaged.

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Published by the A. O. Smith TeamFebruary 6, 2026

AO Smith is the best

Would Recommend

These tanks heat quickly and last long

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easy installation

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so easy to install and hook up a child could do it

January 29, 2026

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easy to install

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will have to use longer to make a Review,just installed yesterday

January 22, 2026

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Great replacement

Would Recommend

Bought a month ago and is perfect. Easy installation.

January 22, 2026

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Great features and doesn't make noise like my old

Would Recommend

Just got a couple days ago. Water gets hot and stays hot . I like everything about this heater

January 15, 2026

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Good Deal

Would Recommend

Easy to install

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