Can I Put My Hot Water Heater Outside

The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house.

Can i put my hot water heater outside. This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. 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. All the pipes wires dryer exhaust and pipes to the main floor bathroom are all exposed behind the shelves and hot water heater. 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.

I learned that the hard way. The location of a water heater is always a concern. 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. For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside.

If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc. 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. 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.

Water heaters are so commonplace we often forget how dangerous they can be. 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. 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.

Much like their predecessor the boiler a water heater has an increasingly high risk of explosion if not installed and maintained properly. You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure. Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. The higher the r value the thicker the blanket and the more insulating horsepower.

My first house has them outside and they work fine. Some hot water heater companies will void the warranty if the indoor only unit is installed outside.