A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) is a gas storage water heater from A. O. Smith with a 38 gallon rated tank and a 86 gallon first-hour rating at a 0.9 UEF — 188 therms/yr certified use, 50k BTU/h input.
Also sold as the A. O. Smith GPCC-40L 1 40-Gallon. This model is the same certified
hardware as the A. O. Smith GPCC-40L 1 40-Gallon, published under a
different brand — full details, comparisons, and pricing live on that page. The
certified figures below are identical.
Efficiency
Uniform Energy Factor (UEF)
0.9
Annual gas use (natural gas)
188 therms/yr
Recovery efficiency
91 %
Annual propane use
205.46 gal/yr
General
Fuel
Natural Gas, Propane
Capacity
First-hour rating
86 gal
Rated storage volume
38 gal
Draw pattern
High
Performance
Gas input rate
50 kBTU/h
Installation
Max current draw
2 A
Vent type
Power Vent
Vent size
2 / 3
Smart features
Smart / connected capable
No
Dimensions
Height
44.7 in
Diameter
22 in
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified
Yes
Capacity and running cost
Its 86 gallon first-hour rating suits a
household of 5+ people under DOE sizing guidance.
Rated for a high-usage draw pattern
under the DOE test procedure.
Estimated running cost: about $273/year at national
average gas rates.
Is the A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes, the A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) holds a current ENERGY STAR certification for water heating efficiency (UEF 0.9).
How much does the A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) cost to run per year?
About $273 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 GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) use?
The A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) uses Power Vent venting with 2 / 3 in vent connections. Matching the existing vent type is usually the cheapest replacement path.
Is the A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) a smart water heater?
No, the A. O. Smith GPCT-40L 1 40-Gallon (HPCT-40L 1) is not connected-capable — it has no app connectivity or demand-response support.
