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40 Gallon Short 12-Year Energy Smart® 5500/5500-Watt Elements Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection
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40 Gallon Short 12-Year Energy Smart® 5500/5500-Watt Elements Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection

Model: EE12-40R55DVF Lowe's Item #: 3806365
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Product Description

  • 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 for your peace of mind.
  • Leak Shield® shut off valve automatically shuts off water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included)
  • Tank Guard® gives you advanced tank protection extends the life of your water heater.
  • Electronic User Interface allows you to easily set temperature, operating mode, and child safety lock feature
  • Premium 5500 Watt Stainless Steel Heating Elements are more efficient and longer lasting than conventional elements, with higher recovery.
  • Electronic Thermostat provides operational reliability and peace-of-mind.
  • Built 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.
  • 12-Year limited residential warranty gives you peace of mind

Signature® 500 Series Features

These features are included with all Signature® 500 Series water heaters.

Leak Watch®
Leak Shield®
Tank Guard®
iCOMM™ Smart Technology
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Product 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 for your peace of mind.
  • Leak Shield® shut off valve automatically shuts off water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included)
  • Tank Guard® gives you advanced tank protection extends the life of your water heater.
  • Electronic User Interface allows you to easily set temperature, operating mode, and child safety lock feature
  • Premium 5500 Watt Stainless Steel Heating Elements are more efficient and longer lasting than conventional elements, with higher recovery.
  • Electronic Thermostat provides operational reliability and peace-of-mind.
  • Built 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.
  • 12-Year limited residential warranty gives you peace of mind
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How This Model Will Perform In Your Home...

These stats are based on a home in  map-pinNolensville, TN   To view or adjust our performance assumptions, view advanced settings

  • 20 minutes
    single shower length
  • 2.6 showers
    back-to-back
  • 2.2 showers
    at the same time
  • 53 gallons
    max tub size
  • $573/YEAR
    estimated energy cost

Many factors affect the actual performance of a water heater. This represents our closest approximation of your likely experience with this water heater using National Averages, but actual performance may vary depending on factors beyond our ability to control or estimate. To view or adjust our assumptions of the most common factors that impact this product’s performance using National Averages, please view the advanced settings. *Annual energy costs are estimated from the energy efficiency of each water heater, your household’s estimated water usage & set temperature, the average groundwater temperature for your location, and residential energy prices as reported by the Department of Energy.

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  • Product Dimensions

    Type: Short
    Height: 49 3/4"
    Diameter: 20 1/2"
    Width: 20 1/2"
    Depth: 20 1/2"
    Weight: "

    Configuration and Overview

    Nominal Capacity:
    ?Nominal capacity is the representative number pursuant to the safety standard certification process for water heaters
    		 40
    Rated Storage Volume:
    ?Rated Storage Volume = Rated storage volume is the measured storage volume defined by the Department of Energy.
    		 37
    UEF: 0.93
    Family Size: 3
    LCD Display: Yes
    Self Cleaning: Yes
    Limited Warranty Tank: 12 years
    Limited Warranty Parts: 12 years
    Max Wattage: 5500
    Voltage: 240
    Water Connection Location: Top
    Water Connection Size: 3/4"
    T&P Relief Valve: Yes

  • Owners Manual

    Comprehensive information about your new appliance - from getting started to cleaning and maintenance - with answers to frequently asked questions.

    AO Smith at Lowes Smart Electric Owners Manual

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