{"product_id":"a-o-smith-signature-500-40-gallon-short-12-year-warranty-5500-watt-double-element-smart-electric-water-heater-with-leak-detection-automatic-shut-off","title":"A.O. Smith Signature 500 40-Gallon Short 15500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection \u0026 Automatic Shut-Off - Item #3806365 | Model #EE12-40R55DVF","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"romance\"\u003eA.O. Smith Signature 500 40-Gallon Short 15500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection \u0026amp; Automatic Shut-Off - Item #3806365 | Model #EE12-40R55DVF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003eA. O. Smith's Signature 500 Series 40-Gallon Short Electric Water Heater is designed to provide efficient and reliable hot water and give you more peace of mind with brand new features. iCOMM™ Smart Connectivity allows you to get notifications and manage your water heater from your smartphone. Leak Watch® Smart technology immediately alerts you of a leak giving you time to react, and a Leak Shield® shut off valve automatically shuts off water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included). Its electronic user interface allows you to easily set temperature, operating mode, and child safety lock feature. This 40-gallon hot water heater is designed for households with 2 to 3 people when sized appropriately and has dual stainless steel heating elements and a protective anode rod. It also has Tank Guard® advanced tank protection extending the life of your water heater. It features a self-cleaning dip tube designed to reduce sediment build-up and extend the overall life of the unit. This added protection comes with a 12-year limited warranty to give you additional peace of mind. Want to save money on your energy bills? This model operates at a 0.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) which can reduce your energy consumption compared to less efficient models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"romance\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eiCOMM  Smart Connectivity lets you use your smartphone to receive notifications and control your smart water heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeak Watch smart technology immediately alerts you of a leak for your peace of mind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeak Shield  shut-off valve automatically shuts off water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Guard gives you advanced tank protection that extends the life of your electric water heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn electronic user interface on 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