A. O. Smith launched the Adapt™ Premium Condensing Gas Tankless Water Heater, which promises unparalleled installation flexibility in the field—it can be conformed on the spot to fit the exact needs, no matter the install location, fuel type, or existing venting. It is the first tankless water heater designed and manufactured entirely by A. O. Smith.
To enhance installation flexibility, the Adapt line offers 2” and 3” dual pipe venting, ½” and ¾” gas line options, and universal indoor/outdoor installation. The units can be converted from natural gas to liquid propane in the field with an included kit.
“Innovation is at the heart of everything A. O. Smith does, and the Adapt tankless series is no exception. When designing and manufacturing this product, flexibility was our top priority. We’re providing contractors with the ultimate hot water toolkit,” said Isaac Wilson, A. O. Smith tankless senior product manager.
Watch a video about A. O. Smith’s approach to innovation and get a look inside their laboratories here.
Units are available in three sizes (160,000 BTU/hr, 180,000 BTU/hr, and 199,000-BTU/hr). They are equipped with A. O. Smith’s patented X3 Scale Prevention Technology, which inhibits scale build-up and corrosion to extend the life of the unit up to three times longer, with zero lifetime descaling maintenance. Adapt tankless water heaters also include Wi-Fi capability for remote monitoring and an integrated recirculation pump that provides hot water instantly. Units also qualify for state and local rebates and are ENERGY STAR certified.
Learn more about how X3 Scale Prevention Technology works here.
“We understand that contractors are not just in the field; they are also on the clock,” said Wilson. “With the Adapt tankless line, contractors can meet a homeowner’s needs without having to go back to their wholesaler to get a different unit or carry additional inventory in their truck— saving them both time and money.”
Which water heater will work? Try the Residential Water Heater Selector tool here.
For more information, visit www.hotwater.com.
