Tankless Water Heater In Attic Forum

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.

Tankless water heater in attic forum.

Already have an estimate. Discuss these venting features with a tankless water heater installer. 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. Replies 4 views 82.

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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. In fact both the irc upc address specific additional requirements for installing the water heater in the attic. We ll come out to your home assess your water heater relocation and give you a free estimate on the spot.

The local building codes must allow you to install the water heater in the attic. Power vent or tankless. Even if the attic is an excellent place to install the tankless water heater you should be aware of some possible problems. It is a 30 walk way and in new home construction i make the builder do it.

It is always recommended to provide excellent ventilation in the attic. Tankless are normally elecronic ignition so this may or may not be a problem. I wanted some insight because when i took my masters test they added 50 more safety question about water heaters but never discussed the topic of being installed in the attic. For instance the attic has to be very well made and able to handle the weight of the water heater.

Whether or not you can install a tankless water heater in your attic depends on your attic. 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 water heater must be located within 20ft of the attic hatchway.