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Can propane tankless water heater be installed indoors?
Electric tankless water heaters are designed to be installed indoors in the garage, basement, or interior wall. Both natural and propane gas tankless water heaters have indoor and outdoor models. Indoor models can also be installed in the garage, basement, or the exterior wall’s interior side to provide venting.
Does a tankless propane water heater need to be vented?
MYTH 3: Tankless requires complicated venting. Unlike traditional storage tank water heaters, propane tankless units do not need to be vented through the roof. Their combustion fan blows exhaust from the units horizontally.
Do tankless water heaters need to be outside?
Yes – there are outdoor tankless water heater units that are made to withstand the elements BUT – it is recommended that electric tankless water heaters be provided with some form of shelter.
How many gallons of propane does a tankless water heater use?
A typical propane tankless water heater (9 or 10 gallons of propane per minute) may generate anything between 25,000 and 200,000 BTUs per hour. This energy is sufficient for three bathrooms. The more the rooms, the more the gallons you’ll need every day.
Can a tankless water heater be installed in a closet?
Your tankless water heater can be installed just about anywhere! Due to the small size of your water heater, it can be mounted in many small spaces, including closets, under sinks, in pantries, or under stair storage areas.
Can I put a tankless water heater in a closet?
Can a tankless water heater be in a bedroom?
No, you cannot put a gas water heater in a bedroom. A malfunction of the water heater or flue can allow carbon monoxide to flow into a bedroom and accumulate at a fatal level. It’s odorless, so you would be slowly asphyxiated while sleeping without knowing what was happening.
Which is better indoor or outdoor tankless water heater?
In a Nutshell. Both indoor and outdoor water heaters are a better choice compared to the conventional heaters, owing to the fact that the former are extremely energy efficient. If you live in a secure area and can make a few modifications to accommodate the unit, you should buy an outdoor unit.