Can I Put My Water Heater Outside

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.

Can i put my water heater outside.

Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. The location of a water heater is always a concern. 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.

A modest amount of insulation is a plus. My first house has them outside and they work fine. Most regulations are fairly simply and require that water heaters be placed against an external wall of the house. This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements.

For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside. Space surrounding the unit is almost irrelevant give yourself enough room to maneuver the sucker or work on it you should be fine. Water heaters are often located outside the home in garages for example. In case you install it outside get a suitable enclosure.

If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc. Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside. You will want to place your water heater next to an outer wall to make room for the flue. The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house.

You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure. This is to protect it from splashed water rain insects direct sunlight and debris.