Possibly the boiler is firing oil and thus the soot from the oil is spilling back into the gas flue
Propane or natural gas.
Gas heaters that are not part of a central heating system are considered space heaters and can be dangerous as you have heard. In addition, gas heaters that are improperly used or functioning add the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, especially if they are not vented to the outdoors. Safety precautions are a must with these heaters.
not only more efficient, but with tax breaks and gas company credits they are very competitive pricewise if you can find a floor model like i did. even if you can't it will pay for itself in 2 years and has a longer warranty than a tank
Most of the controls on gas water heaters have a one time use overheat sensor that when tripped cannot be reset, the control has to be replaced.
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I am looking for plumbing solutions. Where can I find gas water heaters to help with this?
"Rheem does manufacture both gas and electric water heaters. Rheem currently offers 18 different varieties of gas water heaters and 9 different varieties of electric water heaters. Both types of Rheem water heaters are known for their rigorous standards, reliability, and efficiency."
Rheem provide a series of high efficiency gas water heaters. Several different companies also provide tank-less water heaters, which are very efficient, as well as solar water heaters.
Gas water heaters are better than electric water heaters. Although they are not exactly or completely environmentally healthy, they do save you a lot more money and heat up much better.
One of the advantages of electric heaters over gas heaters is convenience. All homes are equipped with electricity, but not all homes have gas. But there are a variety of types of heaters, such as space heaters, hot water heaters, or furnaces. With electric heaters, there is no risk of becoming overcome with fumes.
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I have no experience in this, however A. O Smith claims that there brand of gas water heaters are the most efficient. They also offer a hybrid water heater.
Absolutely NOTYES, these exist. They are called ventless gas water heaters.
Tankless gas water heaters can be purchased at your retail stores like Home Depot, their prices range from $278.43 to $1716.00. Tankless gas water heaters can also be purchased from ebay.
Modine sell a number of different types of heater. They sell water and steam heaters, gas heaters, duct furnaces, electric heaters, fuel oil heaters and infrared heaters.
Yes, they are GAS tanks, NOT electrical
Gas heaters can be more economical. If there is a high supply of gas in the area it would have cheaper prices. Electric can be cheaper in other areas though.