Can I Put My Water Heater Outside

You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure.

Can i put my water heater outside.

For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside. This is to protect it from splashed water rain insects direct sunlight and debris. You will want to place your water heater next to an outer wall to make room for the flue. Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside.

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. Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. 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. If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc.

This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. The location of a water heater is always a concern. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. A modest amount of insulation is a plus.

Many are installed inside a living space and tucked away in a closet. Avoid installing it in locations that may subject it to freezing. My first house has them outside and they work fine. The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house.

In case you install it outside get a suitable enclosure. Water heaters are often located outside the home in garages for example.