{"product_id":"a-o-smith-signature-500-50-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 50-Gallon Short5500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection \u0026 Automatic Shut-Off - Item #3806367 | Model #EE12-50R55DVF","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"romance\"\u003eA.O. Smith Signature 500 50-Gallon Short5500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection \u0026amp; Automatic Shut-Off - Item #3806367 | Model #EE12-50R55DVF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003eA. O. Smith's Signature 500 Series 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater is designed to provide efficient and reliable hot water while offering you more peace of mind with brand-new features. With iCOMM™ Smart Connectivity included, you can use your smartphone to receive notifications and manage your water heater. It's Leak Watch® Smart technology immediately alerts you of a leak, giving you enough time to react. Plus, its electronic user interface allows you to easily set temperature, operating mode and child safety lock features. This 50-gallon electric water heater includes a Leak Shield® shut-off valve, which automatically turns off the water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included). When sized appropriately, this A. O. Smith hot water heater model is suitable for households with 3 to 4 people. The 50-gallon tank contains dual stainless steel heating elements with Tank Guard advanced protection to extend its life. Built-in dry fire protection prevents the electric water heater from being turned on unless the tank is full of water, eliminating accidentally burning out the upper element. It has a 0.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) rating, which reduces energy consumption to save on electric bills.\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 the hot water heater lets 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