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A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1 with AXST tanks
The A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1 with AXST tanks line holds four certified rating sets of split system heat-pump water heaters, 59 model numbers sold under eight brand names, listed by A.O. Smith. Rated volume runs from 45 to 73 gal, and the first-hour rating runs from 67 to 95 gal. UEFs compare only within a draw pattern; the two high-draw sets rate UEF from 3.70 to 3.80. A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1, the set with the most model numbers, rates 0.08 below the median UEF of the 58 high-draw heat-pump sets (3.88).
Certified as of October 27, 2026 · EPA ENERGY STAR data, public domain · Compare in the Heater finder
Size by size
| Rating set | Rated volume, gal | First hour, gal | Per rated gal | UEF | UEF rank | kWh/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 114 model numbers | 45 | 67 | 1.49 | 3.52 medium | 15th lowest of 38, two tied | 923 |
| A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 19 model numbers | 48 | 72 | 1.50 | 3.55 medium | 17th lowest of 38, three tied | 915 |
| A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 118 model numbers | 60 | 82 | 1.37 | 3.70 high | 20th lowest of 58, two tied | 1,341 |
| A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 118 model numbers | 73 | 95 | 1.30 | 3.80 high | 24th lowest of 58, three tied | 1,306 |
UEF ranks compare sets of the same draw pattern only.
A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1 with AXST tanks: first-hour rating against rated volume
First-hour rating, gal
Across the sizes
From A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 to A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1, rated volume grows by 28 gal and the first-hour rating by 28 gal: 1.00 gal of first-hour output for each added rated gallon.
The sizes test at different draw patterns (two high and two medium), so UEF and annual energy compare only between sizes that share a pattern (why).
Strongest placings, size by size
| Measure | Value | Median of the group | Placing | Compared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated electricity useA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 923 kWh/yr | 894 kWh/yr | 12th highest of 38, two tied | 38 medium-draw heat-pump sets |
| Rated volumeA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 45 gal | 61 gal | 13th lowest of 101, eight tied | 101 heat-pump sets |
| Rated electricity useA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 915 kWh/yr | 894 kWh/yr | 14th highest of 38, three tied | 38 medium-draw heat-pump sets |
| First-hour output per rated gallonA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 1.50 | 1.25 | 16th highest of 101, two tied | 101 heat-pump sets |
| Rated electricity useA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 1,341 kWh/yr | 1,268 kWh/yr | 18th highest of 58 | 58 high-draw heat-pump sets |
| UEFA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 3.70 | 3.88 | 20th lowest of 58, two tied | 58 high-draw heat-pump sets |
| First-hour ratingA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 95 gal | 77 gal | tenth highest of 101, three tied | 101 heat-pump sets |
| Rated electricity useA. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 1,306 kWh/yr | 1,268 kWh/yr | 21st highest of 58 | 58 high-draw heat-pump sets |
Model numbers
The line covers 59 model numbers under eight brand names, first certified 2026-02-25 and most recently 2026-03-24. An asterisk stands for a variant character in the model number.
| Model number | Brand | Rating set | Height × diameter | Electrical | Refrigerant | Connected | Certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-50T 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-50TTTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-50TC 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-50TCTTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-50T 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-50TTTP 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-50T 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-50TTTP 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-50T 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-50TTTP 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-50T 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-50TG 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-50T 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-50TG 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50T 1 | 57 × 16 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-50LBTTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-50LBCTTP 1* | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-24 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-50LBTTP 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-50LBTTP 1** | GSW | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GTHPCO-45 1**+GTXST-50LBTTP 1* | Giant | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-24 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-50LBTTP 1* | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-24 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-50LBTTP 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-50LBG 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-50LBG 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-50LBTTP 1 | 33 × 22.5 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-66 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-66TTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-66C 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-66CTTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-66 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-66TTP 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-66 1** | GSW | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-66TTP 1** | GSW | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GTHPCO-45 1**+GTXST-66 1** | Giant | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GTHPCO-45 1**+GTXST-66TTP 1** | Giant | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-66 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-66TTP 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-66 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-66TTP 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-66 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-66G 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-66 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-66G 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | 59 × 18 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-80 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-24 |
| HPACO-45 1**+AXST-80TTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-80C 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| HPACO-45C 1**+AXST-80CTTP 1** | A. O. Smith | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-80 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| MHPCO-45 1**+MXST-80TTP 1** | American | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-80 1** | GSW | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GHPCO-45 1**+GXST-80TTP 1** | GSW | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GTHPCO-45 1**+GTXST-80 1** | Giant | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| GTHPCO-45 1**+GTXST-80TTP 1** | Giant | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-80 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| JWHPCO-45 1**+JWXST-80TTP 1** | John Wood | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-03-19 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-80 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| LHPCO-45 1**+LXST-80TTP 1** | Lochinvar | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-80 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| RHPCO-45 1**+RXST-80G 1** | Reliance | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-80 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
| SHPCO-45 1**+SXST-80G 1** | State | HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | 58 × 20 in | 240 V / 20.2 A | R-744 | yes | 2026-02-25 |
Nearest certified alternatives
| Rating set | First hour | UEF | Rated volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith HPS10-66H45DV 2compared with A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | same gal | ±0.00 | +7 gal |
| Bradford White RE2H65T-compared with A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | −3 gal | −0.06 | +4 gal |
| A. O. Smith CAHP-66 2compared with A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | +1 gal | +0.14 | +8 gal |
| Bradford White RE2H80T-compared with A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-66 1 | +6 gal | −0.11 | +15 gal |
| Reclaim Energy MP80F-RCcompared with A. O. Smith HPACO-45 1+AXST-80 1 | +3 gal | ±0.00 | +7 gal |