Polaris

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Corporate Summary

American Water Heater Company (AWHC), which owns the Polaris brand, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of gas, electric ,and oil-fired water heaters for the residential, wholesale, and commercial sectors. AWHC is owned by GSW, Inc. AWHC's 2005 sales were approximately $490 million.

Polaris Company HeadQuarters

Johnson City, TN USA

Corporate History

American Water Heater Company was acquired by GSW in April 2002. In 2002 it was cited Supplier of the Year for the Appliances Division of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse for its customer service. GSW sells electric, gas, propane, and oil-fired products to customers in the wholesale, retail, and energy services channels across Canada under the GSW and John Wood brand names. A.O. Smith, one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of residential and commercial water heating equipment, bought GSW in April 2006.

Product Lines

Polaris markets a line of combo heaters: units that serve as a combination of boiler and hot water heater. Their product line includes a high-efficiency commercial model mostly used in fast food restaurants. The high-efficiency residential model uses technology that blends water heating and residential space heating into a single, highly efficient water heating system. The Polaris Combo Heater combines space heating with water heating. With radiant floor hydronic systems, potable hot water is circulated through the tubes under the floor. The floor absorbs heat from the tubes and radiates it into the room. The Polaris uses a stainless steel construction for durability.

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Contacting Polaris

Phone: (800) 999-9515

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Polaris's Warranty

The Polaris heaters are supported by a 10-year limited tank warranty.