Can I Put My Water Heater Outside

You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure.

Can i put my water heater outside.

A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. In case you install it outside get a suitable enclosure. Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside. Water heaters are often located outside the home in garages for example.

A modest amount of insulation is a plus. Flexible hoses connecting the rest of the plumbing should resolve any movement concerns. This is to protect it from splashed water rain insects direct sunlight and debris. If you re venting straight up make sure to keep out the rain objects animals etc.

Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside. Many are installed inside a living space and tucked away in a closet. Avoid installing it in locations that may subject it to freezing.

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. The location of a water heater is always a concern. This is why most hot water heaters are in garages or basements. Space surrounding the unit is almost irrelevant give yourself enough room to maneuver the sucker or work on it you should be fine.

Most regulations are fairly simply and require that water heaters be placed against an external wall of the house. You will want to place your water heater next to an outer wall to make room for the flue.