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Lochinvar GPVL-40 2**

Lochinvar GPVL-40 2** is in the DOE listing as of Oct 26, 2026.

  • Gas storage water heater
  • 3 listed models

Not listed as ENERGY STAR certified on Oct 26, 2026.

Its figures are also listed under A. O. Smith GPVL-40 2**.

Storage volume
38gallons
UEF
0.67Uniform energy factor
First-hour rating
73gallonsHot water in the first hour
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Advertised and certified figures

Lochinvar GPVL-40 2**: advertised and certified
Lochinvar GPVL-40 2**: advertised and certified Size: advertised 40 gal, certified 38 gal (advertised nominal size, certified storage volume). Size: advertised 38 gal, certified 38 gal (certified storage volume). UEF: advertised 0.67, certified 0.67. UEF: advertised 0.67, certified 0.67 (advertised up to). Size · advertised nominal size, certified storage volume Advertised 40 gal Certified 38 gal Size · certified storage volume Advertised 38 gal Certified 38 gal UEF Advertised 0.67 Certified 0.67 UEF · advertised up to Advertised 0.67 Certified 0.67
FigureAdvertisedCertifiedAdvertiserRead
Size 40 gal, nominal size 38 gal storage volume Lochinvar Read Oct 5, 2026
Size 38 gal 38 gal storage volume Lochinvar Read Oct 5, 2026
UEF 0.67 0.67 Lochinvar Read Oct 5, 2026
UEF up to 0.67 0.67 Lochinvar Read Oct 5, 2026
First-hour rating 73 gal 73 gal Lochinvar Read Oct 5, 2026

Certified figures by listed model

Model numberStorage volume (gal)UEFFirst-hour rating (gal)Recovery efficiencyDraw pattern
PVL04040 2*1380.677379%Medium
PVN04040 2**380.677379%Medium
PVN04040Z 2**380.677379%Medium

UEF is the uniform energy factor. A dash means the model has no such figure.

It holds 38 gallons in the test, 2 gallons less than its 40-gallon sold size. It delivers 73 gallons of hot water in the test's first hour. Its tank holds 38 gallons, so reheating adds 35 gallons during the first hour. In the first hour, 477 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, 67% of the energy it uses ends up as hot water (UEF 0.67). The daily hot water use in the test, called its draw pattern, was medium. Among 288 gas storage models on its draw pattern, 19 have a higher UEF. For its type and draw pattern, the median UEF is 0.60. Of the energy spent to reheat water, 79% goes into it (its recovery efficiency).

Its 3 model numbers are PVL04040 2*1, PVN04040 2**, and PVN04040Z 2**. All of its test figures are shared by 6 other basic models. Each of them is listed under a different brand. For the full group, see the A. O. Smith GPVL-40 2**.

It may qualify for 2 rebate programs in 2 states.

Also listed as

They carry every figure in the table above.

Rebates

ProgramStateStatusProgram 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.

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · Methodology

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  • Changes to an advertised figure after the date beside it.