American Standard AS-50E 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater
American Standard AS-50E 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater Review
The American Standard AS-50E 50-Gallon Electric Water Heater is an A.O. Smith-built residential electric tank sold under the American Standard brand. Primary distribution through hardware stores and plumbing supply houses.
Specs: 50 gallons stored, two 4500W heating elements (240V), UEF 0.93, 62-gallon FHR, 6-year tank and parts warranty. Glass-lined steel tank, magnesium anode rod.
Functionally equivalent to A.O. Smith ProMax 50-gal Electric with American Standard branding for hardware-store channels. Brand recognition is the primary buying motivation — many homeowners associate American Standard with their plumbing fixtures.
About $499 unit, $1,100 installed. For longer ownership horizons (10+ years), A.O. Smith Signature Premier Electric or Rheem Performance Platinum Electric (both 12-year warranty) is the better economic choice.