{"product_id":"a-o-smith-signature-300-50-gallons-short-9-year-warranty-5500-watt-double-element-smart-electric-water-heater-with-leak-detection","title":"A.O. Smith Signature 300 50-Gallons Short  5500-watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection - Item #3806370 | Model #EE9-50R55DV","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"romance\"\u003eA.O. Smith Signature 300 50-Gallons Short  5500-watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection - Item #3806370 | Model #EE9-50R55DV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"romance\"\u003eA. O. Smith's Signature 300 Series 50-Gallon Short Electric Water Heater is designed to provide efficient and reliable hot water for your home. With iCOMM™ Smart Connectivity included, you can use your smartphone to receive notifications and manage your electric hot water heater. Its Leak Watch® Smart technology immediately alerts you of a leak, and its electronic user interface allows you to easily set the temperature, operating mode, and child safety lock feature. This 50-gallon electric hot water heater is compatible with a Leak Shield® shut-off valve, which automatically turns off the water supply when a leak is detected (valve available for purchase separately). When sized appropriately, this water heater is suitable for homes with 3 to 4 people. This model contains two copper 5500 Watt heating elements, a protective anode rod, a self-cleaning dip tube to reduce sediment build-up and Tank Guard advanced tank protection to extend its life. Built-in dry fire protection prevents the electric 50-gallon water heater from being turned on unless the tank is full of water, eliminating accidental burn out the upper element. It boasts a 0.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) rating, which reduces power consumption and saves you money on energy bills when compared to less efficient hot water heater models. Enjoy additional peace of mind thanks to a 9-year limited warranty on parts and a 2-year limited labor warranty.\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 valve sold separately)\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 you easily set temperature, operating mode and child safety lock feature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 5500-watt copper heating elements for reliable hot water delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronic thermostat provides operational reliability and hassle-free use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt in dry fire protection will not allow the water heater to be turned on unless the tank is full of water, eliminating accidentally burning out the upper element\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 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