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Power vent water heaters have quickly become the standard for newly constructed homes. They’re equipped with built-in fans that push the exhaust gas out of the vent through a powered fan. Because of their unique construction, power vent water heaters are virtually impossible to backdraft.
Power venting is a method used in water heaters to safely remove the combustion gases and byproducts generated during the heating process. It involves the use of a fan or blower to push the exhaust gases out of the unit and vent them outside the building.
The Rheem Performance 50 Gal. Natural Gas Tall Power Vent Water Heater comes with a 42,000 BTU/hour environmentally friendly low NOx burner that provides ample hot water for households with 3-people. to 5-people. The electronic ignition system ensures safe and easy startup.
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.
Power vents are a more efficient option, as they are designed to utilize heat from the exhaust to heat water for energy savings. Thanks to lower exhaust temperatures they allow for PVC piping, which is a less expensive solution than a standard atmospheric vent metal piping and easier to assemble.
Ideal hot water delivery for households with 3-4 people when sized appropriately. 50,000 BTU Low NOx gas burner delivers 87 gallons in the first hour. Electronic gas valve provides precise temperature control for optimum hot water delivery.
3. Direct vent water heater. A direct vent gas hot water heater draws air from outside your home and expels the combustion gases back outside through a sealed pipe. This is ideal for homes with limited ventilation inside the living space. Advantages: Sealed system prevents air from inside the home from being used for combustion.
Power vent water heaters use gas to power the water heater and electricity to power the fan. You must install the water heater near an electrical outlet and pay for both gas and electrical usage (even if running the fan only costs a couple of dollars a year).
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