Can A Tankless Water Heater Be Installed Inside

Tankless water heater venting style permits for multiple emission choices.

Can a tankless water heater be installed inside.

While these methods are not common it is an option. Frozen water inside your tankless water heater may cause severe and permanent damage. Water heaters cannot be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless in a sealed enclosure closet that has combustion provided from outside the living area. This is to protect it from splashed water rain insects direct sunlight and debris.

Putting in a tankless water heater outside clears up indoor area and needs no further emission. In case you install it outside get a suitable enclosure. Tankless water heaters can create heavy levels of condensation during operation. Direct vent water heaters are exempt from the enclosure requirement because they are a sealed system specifically designed to use outdoor air for combustion.

These methods typically include the tankless water heater being installed in conjunction with a recirculation system and water heater storage tank. Tankless water heaters which are installed outside enable to provide free indoor area. Newly constructed homes tend to be the best option for indoor tankless systems. However tankless water heaters can be installed indoors along an exterior wall such as inside a basement or other interior room or inside an attic.

Your tankless water heater can be installed just about anywhere. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. When there is proper drainage available to the unit an indoor installation reduces the risk of water damage to the home as well.