Natural gas or propane hot water heaters are generally less expensive to operate than electric heaters, but installing a standard vent in a house without an existing chimney is expensive. It's easier to run the vent if you install a “power-vented” type of natural gas (or propane) water heater.
How much does it cost to install a power vent water heater?
Type Average Costs (Installed)
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Direct Vent $350 - $4,000
Power Vent $1,050 - $5,000
Can you vent a power vent water heater and furnace together?
Many homes are built with the water heater and furnace sharing the same exhaust vent. This practice is common with standard efficiency (80%) furnaces. When installed correctly, this venting arrangement works with an 80% gas furnace (or less than 80%) + gas water heater.Apr 25, 2019
How do I convert my water heater to direct vent?
You can't convert to direct vent. Either seal the water heater in a closet that's vented to the exterior or replace the water heater. Scooter man, go down to HD and buy a 40 gallon power vented water heater an have a Licensed Plumber install it... vent it rite out the side of the building w/2" Pvc and be done with it.
How far can you vent a power vent water heater?
This water heater is a power vented appliance and is designed to intake and exhaust the products of combustion through 3” (7.6 cm) or 4” (10.2 cm) diameter vent pipe to the outdoors.
Can I add power vent to regular water heater?
Natural gas or propane hot water heaters are generally less expensive to operate than electric heaters, but installing a standard vent in a house without an existing chimney is expensive. It's easier to run the vent if you install a “power-vented” type of natural gas (or propane) water heater.