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Posted by Speedy Jim on August 30, 2007, 6:49 pm
Bob F wrote:
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>>Bob F wrote:
>>>I am considering installing a power vent gas water heater as part of a
>>>changeover from electric. I know they tend to be noisy, but am wondering
>>>about people's experience with them for dependability and cost effectiveness.
>>>The alternative would be non-powered direct vent, but I would have to core
>>>through a cement wall to install it, and move a main water pipe to put it
>>>where the origional is. Also, are different brands better than others?
>>>Bob F
>>FWIW, I put in a Rheem 6 years ago and it's been troublefree.
>>Exhaust noise can be a problem, depending on where it is.
>>I put a clock timer on the heater so it won't run during
>>sleeping hours. That also prevents the heater running for
>>about 12 hours of the day which may save some tiny amount
>>of ebergy.
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> Is it the exhaust noise (Perhaps coming in a window) that is annoying, or the
> noise of the fan inside the house?
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> Bob
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>>Jim
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I found the exhaust noticeable though there is some
noise in the vicinity of the fan (basement).
There is also some "rumble" coming from the length
of exhaust pipe (PVC). I suspect the rumble is
combustion-related.
Jim
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> changeover from electric. I know they tend to be noisy, but am wondering about
> people's experience with them for dependability and cost effectiveness. The
> alternative would be non-powered direct vent, but I would have to core through