Gas Hot Water Heater In Attic

As outside temperatures increase the need for proper combustion air and attic ventilation becomes even more critical.

Gas hot water heater in attic. A water heater in the attic saves square footage tank type water heaters are big hulking cylinders filled with anywhere from forty to seventy gallons of hot water. In addition to all the regular code requirements for a water heater when the water heater is installed in an attic you must first have an attic access hatch that is a minimum of 24 x36 and even more for larger water heaters. A transfer grille from the ceiling of the water heater room to another room of the house will allow combustion air to be pulled from conditioned space eliminating the flow of hot air into the attic in the winter and out of it in the summer. Gas water heater the attic space should be appropriately ventilated especially during the summer as the outside temperature and humidity could increase to high values so the attic temperature will reach critical temperatures which will affect the correct working condition of the gas water heater.

As with all gas water heater installations it is very important to have sufficient combustion and dilution air to insure proper drafting of the exhaust products and safe water heater operation. N some areas of the country water heaters both gas and electric are installed in attic spaces.