A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 is a gas tankless water heater from A. O. Smith rated 5.4 GPM at a 0.95 UEF — 178 therms/yr certified use, 180k BTU/h input.
Efficiency
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
0.95
Annual gas use (natural gas)
178 therms/yr
Recovery efficiency
96 %
Annual propane use
194.53 gal/yr
General
Fuel
Natural Gas
Capacity
Max flow rate
5.4 GPM
Draw pattern
High
Minimum activation flow
1 GPM
Performance
Gas input rate
180 kBTU/h
Installation
Max current draw
5 A
Vent type
Power Vent, Power Direct Vent
Vent size
3 / 2
Smart features
Smart / connected capable
No
Dimensions
Width
17.3 in
Depth
12 in
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Real flow rate by climate
A tankless heater's usable flow depends on how far it must raise incoming water
temperature. Sustained hot-water flow of the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 at common temperature
rises (a typical shower uses about 2 GPM of mixed water):
Temperature rise
Climate
Sustained flow
Simultaneous showers
45 °F
Warm climate (~75 °F groundwater)
5.4 GPM
2
55 °F
Mild climate (~65 °F groundwater)
5.4 GPM
2
70 °F
Cold climate (~50 °F groundwater)
4.9 GPM
2
77 °F
DOE test condition
4.4 GPM
2
Also sold as
The A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 is certified hardware that A. O. Smith and its partner brands
publish under 12 names. The same specifications apply to every
variant:
Is the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 holds a current ENERGY STAR certification for water heating efficiency (UEF 0.95).
How much does the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 cost to run per year?
About $258 per year at national average energy rates, based on its certified annual energy use under the DOE test draw pattern. Your rate and usage change this figure.
What venting does the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 use?
The A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 uses Power Vent, Power Direct Vent venting with 3 / 2 in vent connections. Matching the existing vent type is usually the cheapest replacement path.
Is the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 a smart water heater?
No, the A. O. Smith ATM-180M-N 1 is not connected-capable — it has no app connectivity or demand-response support.
