A. O. Smith vs Bradford White:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, A. O. Smith had more branded searches than Bradford White among heat pump water heating brands worldwide. A. O. Smith had about 82,600 branded searches, while Bradford White had 27,100. A. O. Smith made up 33.8% of all heat pump water heating brand searches we track, and Bradford White accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about heat pump water heating brands, A. O. Smith appeared in four of the five answers and Bradford White in three. A. O. Smith was mentioned before Bradford White in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
A. O. Smith, about 3 searches for every 1 for Bradford White
Who does AI mention more?
A. O. Smith, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bradford White in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
A. O. Smith, named ahead of Bradford White in every answer
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Top heat pump water heating brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, A. O. Smith was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bradford White was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. A. O. Smith was listed before Bradford White in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Rheem1st- A. O. Smith2nd
Bradford White3rd
Stiebel Eltron4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Rheem5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- A. O. Smith4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Bradford White3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Stiebel Eltron1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about heat pump water heating brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which heat pump water heating brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best heat pump water heating brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best heat pump water heating brand for efficient hot water?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heat pump water heater”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hot water heat pump”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is A. O. Smith or Bradford White more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for A. O. Smith and Bradford White by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five heat pump water heating brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for A. O. Smith, Bradford White. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | A. O. Smith | Stiebel Eltron | Rheem | Bradford White |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | 9.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.5% | 30.9% | 25.3% | 9.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 26% | 26% | 9.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.6% | 33.6% | 22.6% | 10.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 32.1% | 26.3% | 9.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 32% | 32.1% | 26.3% | 9.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.1% | 28.7% | 28.7% | 10.5% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 29.3% | 8.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 29.3% | 8.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 29.3% | 8.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 29.3% | 29.3% | 8.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.8% | 30.3% | 24.8% | 11.1% |
How has the A. O. Smith and Bradford White comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- A. O. Smith was ahead of Bradford White in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, A. O. Smith’s share of searches among heat pump water heating brands worldwide moved from 34.5% to 33.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 101K to 82.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bradford White’s share of searches among heat pump water heating brands worldwide moved from 9.3% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for heat pump water heating brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bradford White gained share of searches among heat pump water heating brands worldwide, from 8.8% to 11.1%.
In September 2026, A. O. Smith gained share of searches among heat pump water heating brands worldwide, from 32.7% to 33.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using A. O. Smith’s and Bradford White’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
A. O. Smith
2 branded search terms
- a o smith
- ao smith water heater
Bradford White
1 branded search term
- bradford white
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