Can I Put My Hot Water Heater Outside

You will want to place your water heater next to an outer wall to make room for the flue.

Can i put my hot water heater outside.

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. The higher the r value the thicker the blanket and the more insulating horsepower. Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside. The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house.

Psnc gas company in nc installed a state water heater in an. The location of a water heater is always a concern. Much like their predecessor the boiler a water heater has an increasingly high risk of explosion if not installed and maintained properly. I learned that the hard way.

This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. An insulation blanket can make some water heaters more energy efficient. 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. Most regulations are fairly simply and require that water heaters be placed against an external wall of the house.

You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure. 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. Alternatively you can also keep your hot water heater in a shed as long as it s properly ventilated and meets the minimum clearance requirements for distance to combustible material. 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.

Water heaters are so commonplace we often forget how dangerous they can be. Some hot water heater companies will void the warranty if the indoor only unit is installed outside. My first house has them outside and they work fine. Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable.

If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc. For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside.