John Wood GPVX-50L 2**
John Wood GPVX-50L 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 GPVX-50L 2**.
Certified figures
- Storage volume
- 50gallons
- UEF
- 0.73Uniform energy factor
- First-hour rating
- 119gallonsHot water in the first hour
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| Figure | Advertised | Certified | Advertiser | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 50 gal, nominal size | 50 gal storage volume | John Wood | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
| UEF | 0.73 | 0.73 | John Wood | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
| First-hour rating | 110 gal | 119 gal | John Wood | Read Oct 5, 2026 |
Certified figures by listed model
| Model number | Storage volume (gal) | UEF | First-hour rating (gal) | Recovery efficiency | Draw pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PV50HIN 2** | 50 | 0.73 | 119 | 82% | High |
| PV50HINM 2** | 50 | 0.73 | 119 | 82% | High |
| PV50HIP 2** | 50 | 0.73 | 119 | 82% | High |
| PV50HIPM 2** | 50 | 0.73 | 119 | 82% | High |
UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.
Sold as 50 gallons, it holds 50 gallons in the test. Over one hour from a full tank, it gave 119 gallons in the test (its first-hour rating). Its tank holds 50 gallons, so reheating adds 69 gallons during the first hour. In the first hour, 32 of the 763 gas storage models give more hot water. The median gas storage model gives 78 gallons in its first hour.
On Oct 26, 2026, this heater was not listed as ENERGY STAR certified. In tests, 73% of the energy it uses ends up as hot water (UEF 0.73). Its test ran at the high level of daily hot water use. Its UEF is lower than that of 54 of the 434 gas storage models with its draw pattern. For its type and draw pattern, the median UEF is 0.66. Of the energy spent to reheat water, 82% goes into it (its recovery efficiency).
It is sold under 4 model numbers in all. Its test figures match those of 5 other basic models. They are listed under 5 other brands, one each. You can find the whole group on the page for the A. O. Smith GPVX-50L 2**.
In 2 states, 2 rebate programs may accept it.
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 John Wood 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
- Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.