Whirlpool Power Vent 75-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater
Whirlpool Power Vent 75-Gallon Natural Gas Water Heater Review
The Whirlpool Power Vent 75-Gallon Natural Gas is Whirlpool's large-capacity power-vented gas tank, built by A.O. Smith with Whirlpool branding for Lowe's channel.
Specs: 75 gallons stored, 76,000 BTU input, UEF 0.66, 116-gallon FHR, 6-year tank and parts warranty. Side-wall PVC power-vent venting.
The combination of 75-gallon capacity + 76K BTU burner + power-vent capability serves large households needing power-vent install (no chimney access) with substantial overlapping demand.
About $1,300 at Lowe's, $2,600 installed including power-vent hardware. Right buyer: 5+ person primary residence with install location requiring power-vent and overlapping morning demand.
- Natural gas combustion — faster recovery than electric resistance at comparable tank size
- 75-gallon capacity — right-sized for 3–4 person households with standard usage patterns
- 134-gallon first-hour rating — handles morning-rush simultaneous demand without shortfall
- 6-year warranty — below the 8–12 year average for premium models in this class