A. O. Smith announces the release of the Vertex Power Direct Vent, a high efficiency gas water heater designed to deliver continuous hot water and premium performance. The Vertex Power Direct Vent (PDV) model represents a new era in residential water heating, delivering hot water at a constant flow of over 4 gallons per minute. The unit boasts up to 96% thermal efficiency, helping homeowners heat more water while using less energy. With A. O. Smith’s exclusive AiQ Adaptive Gas Technology, the unit maximizes combustion efficiency and system reliability by identifying gas supply qualities and automatically adjusting parameters for optimal combustion control. AiQ Technology can determine the gas type supplied to the water heater and adapt accordingly, resulting in a simpler inventory for distributors.
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