Why does my water heater have a power vent?
Venting systems are necessary to prevent flue gases from accumulating in your water heater. These gases largely consist of water vapor and carbon dioxide. The vapor becomes acidic and needs to be released in order to relieve combustion pressure and prevent the water heater from exploding.
Can I use old power vent on new water heater?
No. You cannot use a regular vented gas water heater in place of a power-vent water heater with PVC exhaust system. The gas valve/thermostat is not designed on the regular models to accept any changes. It depends on why the power vent unit was installed in the first place.
How much does it cost to install a power vent water heater?
Power Vent Water Heater Installation Cost An installed power vent water heater averages $1,050 to $5,000. They have more moving parts and require electricity to vent. Even if you use gas to heat your water, your water heater requires electricity to work.
Will a power vent water heater work without electricity?
Must Use Electricity: The blower in power vent water heaters must be attached to an electrical source to run. Depending on where your water heater will be located, you may have to install an extra electrical outlet nearby, which is another cost factor.
What’s the difference between direct vent and power vent?
The difference is that a power vent water heater pulls in combustion air from the space around the appliance, then uses a fan to propel the exhaust through the vent. A direct vent system pulls in air from outside and then vents the exhaust through a horizontal pipe.
Can you add a power vent to a standard 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.
Can you put a power vent on any hot water heater?
Member. NO NO NO! Unless the water heater originally was manufactured with a power vent assembly and you are replacing it. Power vent water heaters are manufactured differently from the ground up.