This water heater is an advanced version and has some extra-ordinary features such as Blue Diamond glass lining, temperature control knob, and thermal cut-out. The water heater has glass coating that helps to prevent scale formation and extends the life of the heating element. It also has the ‘Blue Diamond’ technology that not only increases the life of inner tank, also makes it stronger and corrosion resistant.
The heater comes with a safety valve as standard equipment. The valve is designed to automatically relieve pressure and discharge water in case the pressure overshoots the preset limits.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Tamal Chaudhuri, Managing Director, A. O. Smith India Water Heating Private Limited said, “In a normal Indian household, most individuals worry about energy consumption of electronic appliances. The inclusion of water heaters in the labeling programme is a good step towards helping households buying energy-efficient appliances.”
He further added, “Consumers today are increasingly becoming aware of the benefits of energy-efficient appliances. We at A. O. Smith have always tried to give our customers energy efficient products. Now, with 5-star rated water heaters, our customers will be able to save around (50 %) of electricity. Going forward, we aim to get most of our products 5-star rated.”
Star rating by BEE is a budding concept in India, which has found a good response from customers. In fact, energy efficiency has become one of the top factors in a consumer's decision-making process after price, brand and color. The star rating is a system initiated by BEE, India, to determine the energy efficiency of electronic products such as water heaters, refrigerators, window and split air conditioners. Products are rated on a scale of 1-5 ‘stars’ depending on their energy efficiency; the higher the efficiency, the more stars are awarded.
A. O. Smith also offers longer warranty periods on the HSE-SDS line of products including a 7-years warranty on the tank, a 4-years extended warranty on heating elements and a 2-years comprehensive warranty on the HSE-SDS product. A. O. Smith HSE-SDS comes in 8 different colours which allow the water heater to match the decor of the bathroom.
A. O. Smith India is head quartered in Bengaluru. A. O. Smith manufactures and markets residential and commercial water heaters and has sales offices and stocking warehouses strategically located throughout the country as well as a sales and customer service organization in place.
About A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation is a $1.94 billion (U.S.) manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA. The company markets an extensive line of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers as well as water treatment products. A. O. Smith has manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, China, Canada, India, and the Netherlands. A. O. Smith is one of the largest water heater manufacturers in the world as well as a global leader in innovative technology and energy efficient solutions.
A. O. Smith setting new standards for India’s water heater industry.
A. O. Smith India Water Heating Private Limited was established in 2006. Since then, the A. O. Smith team has conducted numerous focus group studies and spent an endless number of research hours determining what India wanted in a water heater. Backed by 75 years of proven technological advances, A. O. Smith India has created a stylish design with features demanded by the Indian consumer.
The A. O. Smith plant with manufacturing facilities spread over 76,000 sq. ft., is located on 20 acres, just outside Bengaluru, in the KIADB Industrial Area, Harohalli. The India operation is the 16th A. O. Smith manufacturing facility worldwide. A. O. Smith's India plant has extensive engineering and technical resources and has the latest technologies incorporated. A. O. Smith is the first and only manufacturer to invest in and produce glass lined water heaters in India.
