Where to avoid venting on a water heater?

・ｷ Avoid locating the water heater vent terminator near any air intake devices. These fans can pick up the exhaust flue products from the water heater and return them to the building. This can create a health hazard. ・ｷ Locate the vent terminator so that it cannot be blocked by any debris, at any time.

How to troubleshoot a gas hot water heater?

Gas hot water heater troubleshooting usually leads you to the thermocouple. Go to the article ‘Gas Water Heater Thermocouple Issues’ for information on this common repair. The other less common problem would be the gas valve. A bad gas valve will not allow any gas to go to the burner or pilot light.

Where does the power vent go on a hot water heater?

Power Venting Water heaters with power venting come with an electric blower fan (often very quiet) installed on top of the water heater and can have either vertical or horizontal vent ducts. Since the vent does not rely on the buoyancy of hot air, it can be run horizontally to the outside of the house.

Why does my hot water heater keep backdrafting?

Backdrafting can have many causes, but it is most commonly due to poor vent design or installation and/or an imbalance of air volume in the home.

How does a direct vent water heater work?

A direct vent system pulls in air from outside and then vents the exhaust through a horizontal pipe. This difference in operation means that you can install a direct vent system almost anywhere, but a power vented water heater must be placed in a room with adequate airflow.

What to do if your hot water heater is not venting?

Do not attempt to troubleshoot or fix problems with your hot water heater venting yourself, as improper venting could lead to severe health issues. If you believe your hot water heater has ventilation issues, contact a professional immediately.

Backdrafting can have many causes, but it is most commonly due to poor vent design or installation and/or an imbalance of air volume in the home.

Why is my gas hot water heater not working?

The other less common problem would be the gas valve. A bad gas valve will not allow any gas to go to the burner or pilot light. If the pilot light lights and then shuts off it is not the gas valve. If it won’t light at all, see the article, ‘ Fixing Hot Water Heater Gas Valves ‘ for the issues surrounding this device.