Specifying

The tool will now allow for quick and easy sizing of commercial heat pump water heaters

A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the addition of commercial heat pump water heater (HPWH) sizing capabilities to its Pro-Size™ tool. This update makes A. O. Smith the only manufacturer to include commercial HPWHs as part of its virtual sizing tool, currently.

The tool can size all commercial products that A. O. Smith offers and can size for almost every type of commercial building, including hotels, office buildings and more. As a one-stop shop, the tool is set to be a time saver for customers who previously required multiple tools to complete different types of projects. Additionally, this new feature provides recommendations for both heat pump water heaters and the corresponding storage tank, reducing the challenges associated with designing a heat pump system.

“Prior to this update, customers had to contact A. O. Smith directly to size commercial HPWHs, which required an investment of time that customers often don’t have. Now, the process can be completed in a few short minutes,” said Ryan Schewe, A. O. Smith application engineering manager. “As commercial heat pumps become an increasingly critical part of the decarbonization movement, it is essential that engineers have quick and easy access to the information they need to properly specify this technology. Now our customers can feel empowered to size commercial HPWHs for their projects.”

Commercial projects that require heat pump technology per the building code, heat pump design specs as part of the building design process or low operating cost domestic hot water systems, can now specify commercial HPWHs with only a few clicks. The improved ease of sizing these units makes it easier for customers to adopt commercial heat pump technology and allows them to take advantage of local HPWH rebates.

This advancement is the first in a series of improvements being made to A. O. Smith’s Pro-Size tool. Customers can expect additional updates to the tool in the coming months. To access the Pro-Size tool and learn more about A. O. Smith’s product offerings, visit www.hotwater.com. Customers can contact A. O. Smith for assistance in using the Pro-Size tool at www.hotwater.com/about-us/contact.