American GPVT-50 2**
American GPVT-50 2** is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.
- Gas storage water heater
- 4 listed models
Not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026.
Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith GPVT-50 2**.
Certified figures
- Storage volume
- 48gallons
- UEF
- 0.72Uniform energy factor
- First-hour rating
- 97gallonsHot water in the first hour
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| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 50 gal, nominal size | 48 gal storage volume | American | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
| Size | 48 gal | 48 gal storage volume | American | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
| UEF | 0.72 | 0.72 | American | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
| First-hour rating | 97 gal | 97 gal | American | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVG6250T50NVS 2** | 48 | 0.72 | 97 | 81% | High |
| PVG6250T50NVSL 2** | 48 | 0.72 | 97 | 81% | High |
| PVG6250T50PVS 2*1 | 48 | 0.72 | 97 | 81% | High |
| PVG6250T50PVSL 2*1 | 48 | 0.72 | 97 | 81% | High |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
It holds 48 gallons in the test, 2 gallons less than its 50-gallon sold size. It delivers 97 gallons of hot water in the test's first hour. Reheating lets it give 49 gallons beyond the 48 gallons in its tank. In the first hour, 98 of the 763 gas storage models give more hot water. Among gas storage models, the median first-hour rating is 78 gallons.
As of Oct 26, 2026, it was not listed as ENERGY STAR certified. In tests, 72% of the energy it uses ends up as hot water (UEF 0.72). The daily hot water use in the test, called its draw pattern, was high. Among 434 gas storage models on its draw pattern, 71 have a higher UEF. On its draw pattern, the median gas storage UEF is 0.66. Of the energy spent to reheat water, 81% goes into it (its recovery efficiency).
A tag or quote may show any of its 4 model numbers. Its test figures match those of 6 other basic models. Each of them is listed under a different brand. You can find the whole group on the page for the A. O. Smith GPVT-50 2**.
It may qualify for 2 rebate programs.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
Rebates
| Program | State | Status | Program page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy MINNESOTA RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS (gas storage, gas tankless) | MN | May qualify | Its own page |
| Avista Home and small commercial: HVAC and water heating incentives (gas storage) | WA | May qualify | Its own page |
Programs change their terms. Check the program's own page before you buy.
- Every American basic model
- Every 50-gallon gas storage water heater
- Every gas storage water heater
- The most-searched gas storage models side by side
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- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.