AO
#46
A. O. Smith FPTU-50
Best for: Official UEF 3.35, first-hour rating 66 gallons, 46 gallons certified storage
1.5/10
What we like
- Official certified ratings are published for every scored criterion
Watch out for
- Lowest official uniform energy factor in this comparison (3.35)
- ENERGY STAR does not list this model as connected-capable
Score breakdown
| Uniform energy factor | 3.35 |
|---|---|
| First-hour rating | 66 gallons |
| Certified storage volume | 46 gallons |
| Connected capable | No |
| Uniform energy factor (ENERGY STAR UEF) | 3.35 |
| First-hour rating (ENERGY STAR) | 66 gallons |
| Certified storage volume (ENERGY STAR) | 46 gallons |
| Annual energy use (ENERGY STAR) | 970 kWh/year |
| Annual energy use per gallon (computed) | 21.1 kWh/year per gallon, computed as certified annual energy use ÷ certified storage volume |
| Connected capable (ENERGY STAR) | No |
| Heat pump type (ENERGY STAR) | 240 Volt Integrated HPWH |
| Input voltage (ENERGY STAR) | 240 V |
| Maximum current (ENERGY STAR) | 22.0 A |
| Lower compressor cut-off temperature (ENERGY STAR) | 45.0 °F |
| Draw pattern (ENERGY STAR) | Medium-Usage |
| Recovery efficiency (ENERGY STAR) | 407% |
| Sound pressure level (ENERGY STAR) | Not listed |
| Tank height (ENERGY STAR) | 63 in |
| Tank diameter (ENERGY STAR) | 15 in |
| Refrigerant (ENERGY STAR) | R-134a |
| Certified model number | FPTU-50 1** |
| Official brand name on the ENERGY STAR record | A. O. Smith |
| Price | Check price |