Description
A. O. Smith’s Voltex® MAX Hybrid water heaters are residential products built to deliver larger volumes of hot water using innovative smart valve technology. The incorporated mixing valve allows you to choose from three Hot Water+ levels for up to 40% more hot water than a standard heat pump water heater.
The Voltex Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater is one of the most cost effective water heaters on the market. Its extremely efficient operation can save you up to 75% on your water heating costs versus a standard electric heater – that amounts to savings of hundreds of dollars every year.
The Voltex offers additional features:
- Smart Leak Protection Technology—Smart technology detects, alerts and notifies to help protect your water heater in the event of a leak. Includes an automatic cold water shut-off valve.
- User-friendly display: Easily set up alerts/notifications with built-in iCOMM™ Smart Connectivity and a free downloadable app.
- Vacation mode to save money while you are away
- A heavy duty anode rod to protect your tank
- Duct-ready design means no separate kit is required for ducted installations
- Flexible design includes top & front water connections and zero-clearance requirements
- Quietest operation in the industry at 45 decibels
- 10-year limited tank and parts warranty
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Is a Hybrid or Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) a good fit for my home?
Each home is a little different, so please carefully consider each of the following questions about your installation location. If you’re unsure or need more info, please give us a call!
Sound: Is your water heater located where sound could be a nuisance? HPWHs generate sounds at about (or less than) the level of a modern dishwasher – it’s not loud, but as you likely are not used to your water heater making any noise, this is something to consider.
Cool air: Is your water heater located in living space? While in operation, HPWHs release cool, dry air into the surrounding space. Ducting can be used to exhaust the air to the outside (if adjacent to an exterior wall).
Space: Do you have 700 cubic feet of space around the water heater? HPWHs require this amount of air-flow to operate most efficiently. Units can be installed in smaller areas if ducting or other air-flow strategies are used.
Size/height: Do you have adequate height clearance? HPWHs are slightly larger than similar capacity standard water heaters. They also require an additional 6” top clearance to access the air filter.
Condensate. Do you have a location to route the condensate? HPWHs produce condensate that must be routed to a floor drain, other plumbing drain, or to a condensate pump.
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