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Is a direct vent water heater as good as a standard vent water heater?
a direct vent water heater is more fuel efficient (cost's less to operate). aside from that there isn't much difference, aside from not needing a double wall flue through the roof on a standard gas water heater.
Can a gas water heater be installed in a bathroom?
yes there are direct vent gas water heater available Absolutely NOT
Why would you need a direct vent water heater?
When you cannot use B vent to find a way to vent the HWT through to the roof!
Can you direct vent any gas hot water heater?
No. Gas water heaters are not all designed to use direct venting.
Can a standard flue be used to vent a direct vent water heater?
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Does a direct vent water heater have to be vented into a chimney?
No, directly vents through to outside wall of building.
Does a water heater vent need to extend beyond the roof line or can it be under an eave?
Depends on what type of vent system water heater has.
What has the author PF Edwards written?
P.F Edwards has written: 'Direct vent water heater test' -- subject(s): Gas Water heaters, Testing, Water heaters, Gas
What type of vent pipe be used to vent a gas water heater through a ceiling and roof?
B-vent pipe.
Can a vent for water heater be drawn from a different space?
yes it can
Why does your pilot light keep going out on the direct vent gas water heater?
My direct vent furnace pilot light issue was the glass viewing port was missingallowing room air to blow out the pilot light. Replacing the missing glass which stopped the draft, fixed the problem.
What is the difference between a standard water heater and a direct vent water heater?
Generally, a direct vent must be next to an outside wall or be connected to a chimney that extends 2-4 feet above roof peak (all gases and fumes from the burner will vent naturally). A power vent is used when the unit is put inside the home in a closet or on an interior wall. It must have venting to an outside wall and must have a blower fan to remove gases from the water heater so they don't back up into the house.
