40 Gallon Conservationist Residential Electric Water Heater - Short Model

The top-of-the-line Conservationist electric water heater is fully loaded with all A.O. Smith's leading innovations. For consumers looking for maximum energy savings and excellent output, the Conservationist is the model of choice.

Electronic User Interface

• Touchscreen display.
• Multiple operating modes help save money.
• Energy saver and vacation modes available.
• Diagnostic feedback.
• Dry fire protection.
• Grid management capable.
• CEA-2045 Bridge module compatible

Enhanced Heating Elements

• Dual 5500 watt elements for the fastest recovery and reliable operation.
• Incoloy stainless steel elements last longer than standard copper elements.

High Energy Factors

• Eco-friendly non-CFC foam insulation, heat traps and other features combine to yeild a higher Energy Factor that maximizes savings on operating costs.

Dynaclean Diffuser Dip Tube

• Helps reduce lime and sediment buildup and maximizes hot water output. Made from longlasting PEX cross-linked polymer.

Coregard Anode Rod

• Our anode rods have a stainless steel core that extends the life of the anode rod allowing superior tank protection far longer than standard anode rods.

Blue Diamond Glass Coating

• Provides superior corrosion resistance compared to industry standard glass lining.

Enhanced Flow Brass Drain

• Our residential water heaters have a solid brass, tamper resistant, enhanced flow, ball type, drain valve.
• Uses a standard female hose fitting that allows for fast and easy draining during maintenance.
• Designed for easy operation, this valve includes an integral screwdriver slot that features a 1/4 turn (open/close) radius, which not only permits full straight-through water flow but also a quick and positive shut off.

Code Compliance

• Meets UBC, CEC and HUD National Codes.
• Meets the thermal efficiency and standby loss requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy and current edition of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1.
• Complies with the Federal Energy Conservation Standards effective April 16, 2015, in accordance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended.

Approved For Manufactured Housing

• All residential electric water heaters are compliant with HUD standards for mobile homes/ manufactured housing.

Certified to UL 174 for Household Electric Water Heaters

CSA Certified and ASME Rated T&P Relief Valve Design-Listed by CSA International

• Certified at 300 PSI test pressure and 150 PSI working pressure.
• Listed according to ANSI Z21.10.1-CSA 4.1 standards governing storage tank-type water heaters.

10 Year Limited Tank & Parts Warranty