Tankless Water Heater Placement

Be careful to ensure that your water heater is convenient and safe in case of future servicing.

Tankless water heater placement.

This is very important for water and gas flow. All emission of liquid or gas water heaters which are tankless needs vent pipes made of stainless steel and approved by ul. The tankless water heater is small in size. 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.

Select either an adapter of three inch or an adapter of four inches depending on what water heater model you decide. Tankless water heaters use fans to blow exhaust from the unit horizontally allowing vents to terminate on the side of a house. One of the most important things that the plumbing codes regulate is the placement of the water heater. If you want better hot water for your bathroom look for an installation site as close as possible to the shower.

Placing the water heater downstairs or several rooms away will decrease its efficiency. The gas line water supply line and hot water line are going to be very close by and the installation cost will be minimal. The closer your tankless water heater is to the appliance or faucet that needs the water the better it will work. A tankless heater has a flow sensing device that is activated whenever a hot water tap is opened.

Tankless water heaters also known as demand type on demand or instantaneous water heaters heat water directly without the need to store water. 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. This is optimal because the gas and water pipes are already in place. Traditional gas tank water heater require venting through the roof.

In some cases however larger gas lines will have to be installed to meet the water heater s demand. 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. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. Water heaters must be placed on a level surface.

Vent adapter is needed to connect the water heater which is tankless to the exhaust hose. Thus it can be put in small spaces such as under stair storage areas closets in pantries or under the sink. This is normally to ensure that it is safe and that it won t cause any injuries. Tankless water heaters can vent through the roof or a side wall creating more flexibility and options for placement.

Make sure that you are allowed to install the water heater where you propose to before going ahead with the project. Your tankless water heater can be installed just about anywhere.