A. O. Smith R2VA-160E 1**
A. O. Smith R2VA-160E 1** is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.
It has a certified UEF of 0.82 and a certified flow of 1.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise.
Its advertised flow of 1.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise from A. O. Smith matches the certified 1.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise (Read Oct 4, 2026).
- Electric tankless water heater
- 3 listed models
ENERGY STAR certification does not cover this type of water heater.
Certified and advertised figures
- Flow at a 67°F rise
- 1.6gallons per minuteCertified
- Advertised flow
- 1.6gallons per minuteA. O. Smith, at a 67°F rise
- UEF
- 0.82Uniform energy factor
Your fixtures at once
Change your hour and flowFlow where you live
Colder incoming water needs a bigger rise, so the heater gives less flow.
- Cold water
- Cold water must be at least 10°F colder than the hot water setting.
- Flow estimate
- The estimate uses the lowest certified flow among the listed models. It is about 1.5 gal/min at a 70°F rise.
Flow limits
- The estimate excludes the flow needed to turn the heater on, heat lost in pipes, and installation.
- Cold water from a well or long pipe run can differ from the temperature you enter.
- Without a stated flow limit, estimates for warmer water may exceed the heater’s actual flow.
Advertised and certified figures
| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEF | 0.82 | 0.82 | A. O. Smith | Read Oct 4, 2026 |
| Flow | 1.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise | 1.6 gal/min at a 67°F rise | A. O. Smith | Read Oct 4, 2026 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | UEF | Flow at a 67°F rise (gal/min) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2VA-160E 1** | 0.82 | 1.6 | 92% | — |
| R2VA-160E 1** | 0.82 | 1.6 | 92% | — |
| R2VR-160E 1** | 0.82 | 1.6 | 92% | — |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
It heats 1.6 gallons per minute of water by 67°F in the test. The median flow among electric tankless models is 0.7 gallons per minute. Among 337 electric tankless models, 48 give more flow at a 67°F rise.
In tests, 82% of the energy went to hot water, so its UEF is 0.82. When it runs, 92% of the energy it uses reaches the water (its recovery efficiency).
It is the basic model for C2VA-160E 1**, R2VA-160E 1**, and R2VR-160E 1**. Its test figures match those of 2 other basic models. Those basic models are sold with RELIANCE WATER HEATERS and State as their brand names.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
- Every A. O. Smith basic model
- Every electric tankless water heater certified at 1.0 to 1.9 gallons per minute
- Every electric tankless water heater
Not covered
- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.