"A. O. Smith's Signature 500 Series 40-Gallon Short Electric Water Heater is designed to provide efficient and reliable hot water and give you more peace of mind with brand new 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 giving you time to react, and a Leak Shield® shut off valve automatically shuts off water supply when a leak is detected (accessory included). Its electronic user interface allows you to easily set temperature, operating mode, and child safety lock feature. This 40-gallon hot water heater is designed for households with 2 to 3 people when sized appropriately and has dual stainless steel heating elements and a protective anode rod. It also has Tank Guard® advanced tank protection extending the life of your water heater. It features a self-cleaning dip tube designed to reduce sediment build-up and extend the overall life of the unit. This added protection comes with a 12-year limited warranty to give you additional peace of mind. Want to save money on your energy bills? This model operates at a 0.92 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF) which can reduce your energy consumption compared to less efficient models

• iCOMM® Smart Connectivity lets you use your smartphone to receive notifications and control your smart water heater

• 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 that extends the life of your electric water heater

• An electronic user interface on the hot water heater lets you 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 ease of use

• 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

• Provides peace of mind with a 12-year limited tank and parts guarantee and a 3-year limited labor warranty