American PCG62-50S65L 1**
American PCG62-50S65L 1** is in the ENERGY STAR list as of Oct 26, 2026.
- Gas storage water heater
- 1 listed model
No certified figures were found under this model number. Units made for another brand are often certified under that brand's basic model.
Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith GPCX-50L 1**.
Certified figures
- Storage volume
- 49gallons
- UEF
- 0.90Uniform energy factor
- First-hour rating
- 118gallonsHot water in the first hour
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| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCG62-50S65L 1** | 49 | 0.90 | 118 | 92% |
It holds 49 gallons in the test, 1 gallon less than its 50-gallon sold size. Starting full, it gives 118 gallons of hot water in its first hour of use. That is 69 gallons more than its tank holds, since it reheats during the hour. Among 763 gas storage models, 43 have a higher first-hour rating. The median gas storage model gives 78 gallons in the first hour of the test.
Its single model number, PCG62-50S65L 1**, is ENERGY STAR certified. In the test, 10% of its energy does not reach the hot water (UEF 0.90). The daily hot water use in the test, called its draw pattern, was high. Among 434 gas storage models with its draw pattern, none reaches a higher UEF than this one. On its draw pattern, the median gas storage UEF is 0.66. The water took in 92% of the energy used to reheat it (its recovery efficiency).
There are 11 more basic models with the same test figures. In all, 7 other brands list one or more of them. For the full group, see the A. O. Smith GPCX-50L 1** page.
It may qualify for 4 rebate programs. It may qualify for one more if it meets terms its figures do not show.
Also listed as
They carry every figure in the table above.
- A. O. Smith GPCX-50L 1**
- A. O. Smith GC6-PS5065*V 1**
- American GPCX-50L 1**
- Envirosense GPCX-50L 1**
- Envirosense Enercare GPCX-50L 1**
- Envirosense Reliance Home Comfort GPCX-50L 1**
- Lochinvar GPCX-50L 1**
- RELIANCE WATER HEATERS 6-50-*XPCS 1**
- RELIANCE WATER HEATERS GPCX-50L 1**
- State GP6-50-*XPCSL 1**
- State GPCX-50L 1**
Rebates
| Program | State | Status | Program page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Utilities Water heater rebate (gas storage, gas tankless) | CO | May qualify | Its own page |
| Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Rebates for Your Home (gas storage) | IL | May qualify if it meets the other terms | Its own page |
| DTE Energy Water Heaters (gas storage, gas tankless) | MI | May qualify | Its own 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
Not covered
- Advertised figures. We have none on file for this model.