Can I Put My Hot Water Heater Outside

My first house has them outside and they work fine.

Can i put my hot water heater outside.

If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc. However if there is any possibility that your water heater could be vandalized you may incur expensive repairs or even need a new heater long before the end of its natural lifespan. An insulation blanket can make some water heaters more energy efficient. The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house.

This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. Some hot water heater companies will void the warranty if the indoor only unit is installed outside. I learned that the hard way. If your water heater is located in unconditioned space a garage basement or attic or you don t want added heat install a heavy blanket r 11 or better.

All the pipes wires dryer exhaust and pipes to the main floor bathroom are all exposed behind the shelves and hot water heater. Many are installed inside a living space and tucked away in a closet. I put a shelf unit that has a fold out table so i have somewhere to fold my clothes but you can still see the hot water heater behind it. Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside.

Water heaters are so commonplace we often forget how dangerous they can be. The higher the r value the thicker the blanket and the more insulating horsepower. Much like their predecessor the boiler a water heater has an increasingly high risk of explosion if not installed and maintained properly. Often a water heater in a pan or not is out of mind until someone notices water in the hallway damp drywall or a buckling floor outside the water heater closet.

You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure. Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. The location of a water heater is always a concern. For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside.

If you live in a safe area or you can install your outdoor water heater out of reach such as in a protected backyard or high up on your house this is unlikely to be a concern. Psnc gas company in nc installed a state water heater in an.