50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater Zoom

50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

SKU:GPHE-50

Brand: AO Smith

AO Smith
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$1,636.95
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Specs

Intended Household: 3-4 Person
Application: Plumbing
Fuel Type: Natural Gas (NG)
Capacity: 50 Gallon
BTU Input: 76000
Efficiency:
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90%
Vent Size: 2"
Vent Type: PVC
Water Connection: 3/4"
Height: 70-5/8"
Diameter:
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22"
Weight: 210 lbs
1st Hour Delivery (Gallons): 127
Recovery 90°F Rise: 92 gal/hr
Voltage:
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120v
Max PSI:
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150 psi
Warranty: 6 yr Tank/6 yr Parts Limited

Description for AO Smith GPHE-50

The more hot water you need, the more you need a Vertex water heater!

Through an inspired blend of innovation, efficiency, and years of industry expertise, the Vertex power-vent gas water heater takes high-demand homes to the pinnacle of hot water availability. With its fully-condensing design, Vertex delivers "continuous hot water" - shower after shower, hour after hour, with 90% thermal efficiency. Plus, it's easy to install, with dimensions and installation requirements comparable to standard power-vent units.

Features:

  • Power-vent
  • Continuous hot water means homeowners will always get "one more hot shower"
  • Hot water output similar to larger, less efficient conventional 75-gallon models
  • 90% thermal efficiency
  • Sidewall and vertical vent options
  • Includes side taps for simple installation in combined appliance applications
  • Vents with PVC
  • DynaClean Inlet tube
  • Complies with SCAQMD Rule 1121 and other air quality management districts with similar requirements
  • 6-year parts limited manufacturer warranty
NOTE: May require the use of a lift gate. Please note the product weight listed in the specs

50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

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AO Smith50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater
 
4.9

(based on 23 reviews)

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95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great product. Easy to Install.

[...] It's heavy and takes two people to move. All I needed was some 2 inch vent pipe and connections to the water lines. Plugs into an existing electric outlet so no ...Read complete review

[...] It's heavy and takes two people to move. All I needed was some 2 inch vent pipe and connections to the water lines. Plugs into an existing electric outlet so no wiring is involved. Gas connection was 3/4" CSST/PEX. Water connection from the tank was 3/4 copper to the shutoff valve then PEX. It came complete with everything else I needed. It took about 4 hours to install. Filled the tank, turned on the gas, switched the electric O/I switch on, set the water temperature and has hot water in an hour.If you can glue ABS and do a bit of soldering the average person should be able to install it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not too impressed

Our water heater broke on a sunday and the guy was gung-ho about this water heater. It was almost $1,000 more than the 75 gal. powervent that we were going to go with, but...Read complete review

Our water heater broke on a sunday and the guy was gung-ho about this water heater. It was almost $1,000 more than the 75 gal. powervent that we were going to go with, but he insisted that this was a better option due to recovery and efficiency. Well, I can tell you that I miss my 75 gal. heater. This does an ok job at keeping up with needs, but if 2 people take a shower at the same time, within 10 min the hot water starts to fall precipitously. I expected better performance for the price.

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4/26/2012
 
5.0

Great Water Heater

By RP

from Montana

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

So far after two weeks I have had no issues with family of four. Waiting for company to come and stay to see how it really performs. Set temp. one notch above recommended and it was almost to hot, afraid of kids getting accidently burned. Replaced 16 year old 50 gal power vent and it is a major improvement and also quieter. Shipping went smooth, installation was fairly easy.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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3/30/2012
 
5.0

Excellent water heater

By cruzmisl

from Grosse Pointe Michigan

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

Great water tank and easily out performs my old 60 gallon unit. Its an excellent quality unit and I'm very satisfied so far. Its a simple design too so the potential for huge repairs is less likely (I hope). Its big and heavy though so be sure to get a furniture dolly to help you move it.Delivery was prompt and Pexsupply was great to deal with . A+++

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2/16/2012
 
5.0

Hot Water Galore!

By Dale

from New Iberia, Louisiana

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

This is a really great hot water heater. It has solved the problem of the hour-long showers my sons like to take. Always plenty of hot water.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2/13/2012
 
5.0

More than hot water

By Luch

from Grove City, PA

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

Quality construction and preformance.Heats as much hot water as our family of four can use and cranks out enough to floor heat a 18 x 20 back room. The GPHE 50 is equipped with inlet/outlet connections for limited space heating applications-works great! Less cost and more reliable than tankless designs. This water heater is like two for one hot water and space heat cant go wrong. Instlation is easy and muffler is included no additional charge. Instructions are complete with lots of illustrations.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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11/30/2011
 
5.0

Great Water Heater

By Ry

from Westminster, Co

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

Pros: Quiet, quick at heating water, hardly ever runs

Cons: larger than our original 50 gallon unit so it was a very tight squeeze in our allotted space.

Installed this unit in an evening and had hot water withing 15 minutes of turning it on.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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11/23/2011
 
5.0

An excellent product.

By rick

from Milwaukee, WI

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

I was amazed how fast the first tank of cold water reached the setpoint temperature. The blower was very quiet compared with the former Ruud Direct Vent unit, which sound more like a grinder than a blower (good riddens!). We used to run out of hot water when filling a whirlpool tub, but no longer. The only negative is that the blower on my Vertex has an intermittant high pitch chirp, which I attribute to the shaft seal. If it does not "run in" then I will be looking for warranty replacement of the assembly.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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10/19/2011
 
3.0

Not too impressed

By bri from wi

from appleton, wi

Verified Reviewer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

Our water heater broke on a sunday and the guy was gung-ho about this water heater. It was almost $1,000 more than the 75 gal. powervent that we were going to go with, but he insisted that this was a better option due to recovery and efficiency. Well, I can tell you that I miss my 75 gal. heater. This does an ok job at keeping up with needs, but if 2 people take a shower at the same time, within 10 min the hot water starts to fall precipitously. I expected better performance for the price.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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7/19/2011
 
5.0

Great Choice

By DRS

from West Lafayette, IN

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

I did a lot of research before I purchased. It looked good on paper and it's working very well. It's quiet and doing exactly what it's supposed to do - provide plenty of hot water.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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5/30/2011
 
5.0

GOOD HEATER

By NF

from Barrington Il

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

Working well so far. Havn't seen a gas bill yet, see if i still like it then.

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5/23/2011
 
5.0

Hot Water

By Kevinrunner

from Lafayette, LA

Verified Buyer

Comments about 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater:

So far have yet to find the bottom of the heater. Delivers lots of hot water, quit.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    My Vertex Power Vent A-O Smith water heater has a continously runnign blower and I am not getting any hot water. What happened and how should I fix it?
    Asked on 4/10/2012 by Jose The Electric Electrician from Chicago, IL

    2 answers

    • VERIFIED BUYER

      A:

      I had the same problem and had to replace the whole blower. As I recall
      it was a bad safty switch within the blower housing
      Ben Scurfield
      Scurfield Solar
      www.scurfieldsolar.com

      Answered on 4/13/2012 by Another PexSupply Customer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      You may want to note any error codes displayed on the unit and refer to them on pages 35 and 36 of the manual linked below. Problems with the pressure switch can cause the blower to run continuously.

      http://s3.pexsupply.com/manuals/1329168611501/71279_PROD_FILE.pdf

      Answered on 4/11/2012 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    Hi Does this unit qualify for the NJ clean energy program rebate? It states..."Gas Water Heater with 90% or greater thermal efficiency with sealed combustion" I know it's 90% efficient but is it also a sealed combustion system?
    Asked on 2/23/2012 by John from NJ

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      "Sealed combustion" generally refers to direct vent units. The GDHE-50 is the direct vent version of the Vertex. You may want to check with the state or utility company, however, regarding their specific definition.

      Answered on 2/24/2012 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    I would like to purchase this type of water heater however they are very tall. Do they make a short version?
    Asked on 1/20/2012 by Anonymous

    2 answers

    • VERIFIED BUYER

      A:

      Check the specs Mine fits UNDER the heating duck work.No taller than my last 50 gal. Sears water heater. oa smith also offers alot of other types of heaters check out web site!

      Answered on 2/13/2012 by Luch from Grove City, PA

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      No, unfortunately they do not make a short version as of yet.

      Answered on 1/20/2012 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    does this heater have to have a 2 pipe vent system or can you just vent flue gas and draw combustion air from in the house
    Asked on 11/18/2011 by aaron from clear lake, mn

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      You can vent flue gas and draw combustion air from in the house with this unit.

      Answered on 11/23/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    Are there any other options other than a drain for the condensate line, like a bucket perhapse? I want to put this unit in the basement of my 50yo house and there are no floor drains.
    Asked on 10/5/2011 by Drained out from Tullahoma, TN

    2 answers

    • A:

      No, without a drain, you cannot use this heater. Your other option is to build a sump pit and pump the water to a drain line.

      Answered on 10/19/2011 by bri from wi from appleton, wi

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      We would recommend that you use a condensate pump.

      Answered on 10/13/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    how often do the anode rods need to be changed?
    Asked on 9/25/2011 by Anonymous

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      It is recommended to change them every 2-3 years.

      Answered on 9/27/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    If I use this unit for just radiant heating would I use the side connections only? What would I do with water connectors on the top. Thanks.
    Asked on 9/21/2011 by Anonymous

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      You can use the side connections if you want to. You would cap off the other connections.

      Answered on 9/23/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    I have a 75 gal heater now and is 24 years old,and I was thinking it`s time for an upgrade. I also have my basement base board heating on the same water heater off a pump. My plumber said the GPHE-50 can handel both because there is a hook up at the bottom. Is he correct? Also I an on a well system, do I need to concider any additional add-on with the GPHE-50
    Asked on 9/17/2011 by Anonymous from Naperville, Illinois

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      The hook up for this unit is on the side. We would recommend installing strainers in the system.

      Answered on 9/21/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    Local rebates require an EF rating or Energy Factor, rather than thermal efficiency. Can you tell me the EF for the Vertex water heaters (both the 90 and 96 % units). I didn't see it on the spec sheet.
    Asked on 8/5/2011 by Mark from St. Louis, MO

    1 answer

    • CUSTOMER CARE

      A:

      Energy Factor ratings are not available for tank-style water heaters with BTU inputs greater than 75,000 BTUs.

      Answered on 8/5/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
  • 50 Gallon - 76,000 BTU Vertex Power-Vent Residential Gas Water Heater

    Q:

    Why is this model not qualified as Energy Star, when its EF is so much higher than that required to be Energy Star (.9 compared to .67) ?
    Asked on 8/3/2011 by Anonymous

    1 answer

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      A:

      Gas water heaters must have a nominal input of 75,000 BTU/hour or less to be eligible for Energy Star classification. This unit has a BTU input of 76,000.

      Answered on 8/3/2011 by PexSupply Staff from NY
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