Tankless Water Heater In Attic Forum

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Tankless are normally elecronic ignition so this may or may not be a problem. It is a 30 walk way and in new home construction i make the builder do it. The selection of a tankless water heater is one of the most important decisions a homeowner makes to decrease utility expenses and lower energy consumption. Replacing your tank type water heater in the attic with a tankless unit is a much safer alternative and one that nick s plumbing and sewer services would be happy to discuss with you.

Replies 4 views 82. The water heater must be located within 20ft of the attic hatchway. Simply put as long as there is enough combustion air provided tankless water heaters can be installed in any area of your home from a utility room to a garage to yes even an old dusty attic. Installing both tank type tankless water heaters in the attic has been a common practice if florida calif and other regions in the sun belt for years.

Even if the attic is an excellent place to install the tankless water heater you should be aware of some possible problems. For instance the attic has to be very well made and able to handle the weight of the water heater. Discuss these venting features with a tankless water heater installer. If you wish to keep using a tank type water heater but are thinking about moving it out of the attic and into a safer place give nick s plumbing and sewer services a call.

If i am not mistakes j c. Jimmy o ca it is actually well known that gas water heaters in the attic in texas have problems the heat which rheem estimates may reach 150º starves the pilot of oxygen. The local building codes must allow you to install the water heater in the attic. In fact both the irc upc address specific additional requirements for installing the water heater in the attic.

Water softener and heater forums. Already have an estimate. Power vent or tankless. Whether or not you can install a tankless water heater in your attic depends on your attic.

We ll come out to your home assess your water heater relocation and give you a free estimate on the spot. It is always recommended to provide excellent ventilation in the attic. Once selected the venting of a gas tankless water heater will be the most important decision a tankless water heater installer makes when fitting a home or building.