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American Water Heater

American Pro Line 30-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater

Model BCG3-30T30
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Btu
30000
Venting
Atmospheric
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Tank Type
Tank
Energy Factor
0.6
Warranty Years
6

American Pro Line 30-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater Review

The American Pro Line 30-Gallon Natural Gas is A.O. Smith's American Pro Line tier small-capacity gas tank. Sized for single-person households or supplementary water heaters in commercial-residential crossover applications.

Specs: 32,000 BTU input, UEF 0.58, 60-gallon FHR, 6-year tank and 1-year parts warranty. Atmospheric vent through B-vent.

The 30-gallon American Pro Line serves single-person residential or light commercial applications. Same A.O. Smith engineering as Reliance 30-gal Gas with American Pro Line branding for plumbing supply houses.

About $399 unit, $950 installed. For typical 30-gallon residential applications, Rheem Performance 30-gal Gas or AO Smith Conservationist 30-gal at retail are usually the better choices.

Pros
  • Natural gas combustion — faster recovery than electric resistance at comparable tank size
Cons
  • Below-average UEF 0.6 — modern standard models reach 0.65+, condensing 0.95+
  • 6-year warranty — below the 8–12 year average for premium models in this class
  • Atmospheric venting requires vertical B-vent — less routing flexibility than power-vent or condensing alternatives
  • Small 30-gallon reserve — supplemental or 1–2 person use only

Full Specifications

Brand
American Water Heater
Model Number
BCG3-30T30
Btu
30000
Venting
Atmospheric
Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Tank Type
Tank
Energy Factor
0.6
Warranty Years
6
Capacity Gallons
30
First Hour Delivery
53

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