Who makes AO Smith tankless water heaters?

Privately held Takagi is one of Japan's leading manufacturers of tankless water heating products and was the first to begin marketing tankless water heaters in the U. S. in 1994. A. O. Smith Water Products Company is North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment.
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Does Takagi make AO Smith tankless water heater?

American and AO Smith tankless water heaters are both made by Takagi.
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What company makes AO Smith water heaters?

A. O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers and the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America.
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Are Rheem and AO Smith water heaters the same?

The only difference between A.O. Smith and the Rheem products in this department is that Rheem is more widely distributed than A.O. Smith products and parts. AO Smith tankless heaters are produced through a joint-venture partnership with Takagi.
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What brands does AO Smith make?

A. O. Smith Brands
  • A. O. Smith Water Products.
  • American Water Heaters.
  • Aquasana Inc.
  • Atlantic Filter.
  • Clean Water Testing.
  • Clear Reflections.
  • CustomCare.
  • Evolve.
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Are A. O. Smith water heaters made in America?

A. O. Smith Water Products Company is headquartered in Ashland City, Tennessee, home of the world's largest water heater factory. The A. O. Smith network includes five manufacturing facilities in North America, plus plants in Nanjing, China and Veldhoven, The Netherlands.
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Are A. O. Smith water heaters made in Mexico?

The majority of AO Smith tanks are manufactured in Mexico. A hollow bottom pan on the AO Smith water heaters make leveling the tanks a problem.
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Is AO Smith the same as whirlpool?

As one of many different brands manufactured by A.O. Smith, a Whirlpool water heater brings all of the quality you've come to expect, along with features to ensure safety and longevity. Update: Whirlpool no longer sells residential water heaters. Since they were previously manufactured by A.O.
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Is AO Smith a good brand?

Smith is one of the industry's leading brands of water heaters. A.O. Smith has a long history of producing quality products built to last and are energy efficient.
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How long do AO Smith water heaters last?

Smith tank water heaters have a limited warranty lasting between 6 to 10 years, it is not uncommon to find water heaters that are still properly functioning well over a decade or more. When properly installed and maintained in locations with good water quality and pressure, A. O.
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Is A. O. Smith out of business?

A. O. Smith exits the automotive industry after more than 90 years by selling its Automotive Products Company to Tower Automotive. The acquisition of UPPCO, Inc. broadens the company's electric motor product line and makes A. O.
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Is Century and A. O. Smith the same company?

Century Electric Motor Company, previously AO Smith Motors, is part of the Regal Beloit family. Widely used in commercial HVAC applications, Century motors are also popular in agricultural and industrial functions.
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Are reliance water heaters made by A. O. Smith?

Reliance manufactures residential and commericial water heaters and water pump tanks. Reliance Water Heaters is a subsidiary of A.O. Smith Water Products Company, headquarterd in Ashland City, Tennessee.
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Are Takagi and AO Smith the same?

As part of the joint venture, A. O. Smith will take over the management of Takagi's existing North American sales and distribution organization, maintaining Takagi's North American headquarters in Irvine, Calif. The companies expect the transaction to close in the third quarter.
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What brand of water heater is the most reliable?

Best & Most Reliable Water Heater Brands in the World
  1. A.O. Smith. ...
  2. Rheem. Rheem was founded in 1925 by two brothers, Donald and Richard Rheem – and with financial backing from a third brother, William. ...
  3. Kenmore. ...
  4. Bradford White. ...
  5. American Standard. ...
  6. American Water Heaters. ...
  7. Bosch. ...
  8. EcoSmart.
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Does AO Smith make good tankless water heaters?

A. O. Smith tankless water heater products offer high-efficiency, ENERGY STAR® qualified water heating solutions. They feature condensing and non-condensing technology for continuous hot water on demand—no matter the need or application. Very pleased with unit, always enough hot water and very efficient.
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Who Makes Rheem water heaters?

Who makes Rheem water heaters? Rheem has been around for 125 years, owned by Paloma Industries. Their main headquarter is in Nagoya, Japan but they also have a manufacturing subsidiary based in Atlanta, Georgia.
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How long has A. O. Smith been in business?

Although A.O. Smith was founded in 1904, the company traces its history back to the mid-19th century, when Charles Jeremiah (C. J.)
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What other brands does Bradford White make?

The company is among the largest American manufacturers of water heaters, competing with companies such as Rheem and A. O. Smith. Bradford White Corporation is made up of Bradford White Water Heaters, Bradford White – Canada, Laars Heating Systems, and Niles Steel Tank.
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What company makes Whirlpool water heaters?

Whirlpool water heaters are actually made by the American Water Heater Company (AWHC), one of four such manufacturers in the United States.
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What water heaters are made in the USA?

Water heaters made in America are guaranteed to perform and they have the best quality and are durable. The American water heater manufacturing companies like AO Smith, Bradford White, American Water Heaters are some of the best brands for water heaters in the market today.
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What country is Rheem made in?

Rheem is based in Atlanta, with manufacturing plants in Fort Smith, Montgomery, Ala.; Oxnard, Calif.; and Eagan, Minn.; and a parts distribution center in Randleman, N.C. In 1987, Rheem became a wholly owned subsidiary of Paloma Industries of Nagoya, Japan, the world's largest producer of gas appliances.
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Are A. O. Smith water heater glass lined?

A. O. Smith changed the water heater market over 80 years ago by introducing the glass-lined tank for all tank water heaters. By lining the inside of the water heater with glass, heat stays within the tank and protects the steel exterior from rusting and becoming a safety risk.
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Is Reliance and AO Smith the same?

Reliance started off as part of State Industries in 1981. When the company was purchased by AO Smith in 2001, Reliance continued as a full subsidiary. Today, Reliance produces some of the most environmentally friendly water heaters on the market, incorporating new technology as soon as it becomes available.
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