Discover the differences between single wall vents.
Water heater vent installation.
A direct vent system pulls in air from outside and then vents the exhaust through a horizontal pipe.
Select either an adapter of three inch or an adapter of four inches depending on what water heater model you decide.
Gas water heaters need proper venting for operation.
Smith power vent gas water heaters are equipped with an electric blower fan that is installed on top of the water heater which requires an electrical outlet to be close to the water heater.
To check the venting on your existing unit close all windows and doors and turn on all gas appliances and exhaust fans and turn up the temperature on your water heater for a few minutes.
Natural gas or propane hot water heaters are generally less expensive to operate than electric heaters but installing a standard vent in a house without an existing chimney is expensive.
Vent adapter is needed to connect the water heater which is tankless to the exhaust hose.
Gas water heater vent pipe connector must continuously run upward towards the chimney entrance rising not less than 1 4 per linear foot to provide proper draft.
The blower pushes the exhaust and excess heat through the exhaust venting.
Then hold an extinguished match near the vent hood.
It s easier to run the vent if you install a power vented type of natural gas or propane water heater.
All emission of liquid or gas water heaters which are tankless needs vent pipes made of stainless steel and approved by ul.