40 Gallon GPDL-40 40,000 BTU ProLine Power Direct Vent Residential Gas Water Heater - Short (LP)

The ProLine XE 40-Gallon Power Direct Vent Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater features a two-pipe combustion system that draws clean air from outside the home, eliminating any worries about indoor ventilation. Featuring a 40-gallon (nominal) tank and a 40,000 BTU gas burner, the GPDL-40 Power Direct Vent delivers a first hour rating of 74 gallons and a recovery rate of 45 gallons per hour. This model features a 0.68 Uniform Energy Factor and carries a 6-year limited warranty. Environmentally-friendly insulation and factory-installed heat trap nipples reduce heat loss for maximum energy savings. This ProLine water heater is designed with A. O. Smith's superior commercial-grade tank protection. Advanced tank features include stainless steel CoreGard anode rod, Blue Diamond glass lining and DynaClean automatic sediment-cleaning system, all designed to help protect the tank from the corrosive effects of water and extend the life of the water heater. A. O. Smith's ProLine water heaters are residential products built to commercial-grade standards and are only available for purchase through professional wholesalers and contractors.

Features:

Delivers 74-gallon first hour rating

40,000 BTU input power direct vent design delivers up to 0.68 Uniform Energy Factor

Patented eco-friendly Green Choice Gas Burner design reduces NOx emissions by up to 33% and complies with Low-NOx emission requirements

Automatic pilot relight system shuts reduces gas consumption and eliminates nuisance pilot outages

Patented Blue Diamond glass tank lining protects against corrosion

DynaClean automatic cleaning system protects against sediment build-up

Stainless steel CoreGard anode rod protects against corrosion longer than ordinary anodes

Commercial-grade brass drain valve for durable and easy operation

6-year limited tank and parts warranty