Tankless Water Heater Placement

Vent adapter is needed to connect the water heater which is tankless to the exhaust hose.

Tankless water heater placement.

In some cases however larger gas lines will have to be installed to meet the water heater s demand. Tankless water heaters also known as demand type on demand or instantaneous water heaters heat water directly without the need to store water. All emission of liquid or gas water heaters which are tankless needs vent pipes made of stainless steel and approved by ul. Tankless water heaters can vent through the roof or a side wall creating more flexibility and options for placement.

A tankless heater has a flow sensing device that is activated whenever a hot water tap is opened. This is very important for water and gas flow. The tankless water heater is small in size. Placing the water heater downstairs or several rooms away will decrease its efficiency.

Traditional gas tank water heater require venting through the roof. Your tankless water heater can be installed just about anywhere. The gas line water supply line and hot water line are going to be very close by and the installation cost will be minimal. Due to the small size of your water heater it can be mounted in many small spaces including closets under sinks in pantries or under stair storage areas.

If the concrete floor is uneven use shims on the base of the water heater to make it perfectly level. Water heaters must be placed on a level surface. Thus it can be put in small spaces such as under stair storage areas closets in pantries or under the sink. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only.

Make sure that you are allowed to install the water heater where you propose to before going ahead with the project. Tankless water heaters use fans to blow exhaust from the unit horizontally allowing vents to terminate on the side of a house. This is optimal because the gas and water pipes are already in place. If you want better hot water for your bathroom look for an installation site as close as possible to the shower.

If you re replacing a conventional storage tank water heater the new tankless water heating system can usually be installed where the old system was. If you are in going to have a tankless water heater installed to replace your current water heater the most likely place you will install the unit will be in the same area as where your current water heater is. Be careful to ensure that your water heater is convenient and safe in case of future servicing. Select either an adapter of three inch or an adapter of four inches depending on what water heater model you decide.

One of the most important things that the plumbing codes regulate is the placement of the water heater. You will also need to place the heater near a floor drain so that any water leaks will immediately drain out and away from the house.