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Posted by Bubba on July 31, 2007, 3:31 pm
wrote:
>The inspector is correct, Even if the H2o tank is venting into an interior
>chimney you can still damage it where it goes through the attic and out, the
>bricks/liner never really get up to temp and this can cause the unit to not
>vent and ruin the structure. I would like to see it 'lined', and by the time
>you pay to have that done you may as well have a power vented system
>installed. Also, the PV system can save you considerable energy over the
>standard atmospheric draft unit.
>
Could you please show me how adding a power vented water heater
compared to a standard atmospheric water heater will save you money?
Consider also that they cost almost double of what a standard water
heater costs (each time it gets replaced).
The OP "may" also consider going with an electric water heater.
Bubba
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>>I am a new home owner. I have a 20 year old high efficiency furnace
>> that vents out the side of the house. My water heater still vents out
>> the chimney. When I bought the house the inspector told me that it's
>> not a good idea to have the water heater venting into the chimney by
>> itself. He said theres a chance the gases could roll back into the
>> basement. I have a carbon monoxide detector in my basement and it has
>> never alarmed in the year that I have lived there. Well, now my water
>> heater is leaking and it's time for a replacement. My question is,
>> should I replace it with a standard unit or should I buy a power
>> vented model that can be vented out the side of the house? If I do go
>> with the power vent, what should I do about the chimney? Just cap it
>> and let it be? I'd appreciate a second or even a third opinion.
>> Thanks.
>>
>
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