The short answer to whether a water heater can be enclosed is "Yes," but there are some important things to consider when placing a hot water heater in an enclosed area, whether the unit is gas or electric. Any hot water heater must be installed in such a way as to prevent spills and allow easy access to controls.26 Sept 2017
How much space around a water heater do you need?
Water heaters must be surrounded by a certain amount of clearance, or air space, to function properly and safely. A clearance area of 12 inches is required on all sides of a hot water heater. A certain amount of airflow is also required for proper combustion and ventilation.
How do you frame a water heater?
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How do I hide my hot water heater?
- Add a Closet. If you have the space, you can hire a contractor to install drywall and a door.
- Create a Hot Water Cover or Cabinet. Creating a cabinet is a great option if you want something less permanent than a closet.
- Hang Curtains.
- Use a Room Divider or Screen.
Do water heaters need ventilation?
All water heaters that burn natural gas or liquid propane (LP) gas require a venting system. The process of burning of the gas is called combustion and it creates heat, exhaust gases (including highly poisonous carbon monoxide), and moisture.1 Dec 2021
Can water heater be outside?
You can install water heaters outside in certain instances. Electric and gas tank-style water heaters are not designed to be installed outside without shelter. You can also install electric tankless water heaters outside with some sheltering recommended to protect the unit from the weather.15 Jan 2022
What is the minimum clearance for a water heater?
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How do you enclose an indoor water heater?
In most instances, a home's water heater is placed in the basement. When the basement is finished so it can be used for another purpose, leaving the water heater in plain view can detract from the appearance of the room. You can enclose the water heater by building a wall around it and constructing a utility closet.
Does a water heater need to be on its own circuit?
Generally, any equipment that runs on 220-volt power must have its own circuit. Water heaters usually need their own circuits as well. Tankless on-demand units must heat water quite rapidly, so they necessitate additional upgrades in many homes.
What kind of outlet does a water heater need?
A 240-volt dedicated circuit is generally required for electric water heaters, serving only the heater. Also, the circuit wiring includes a 30-amp double-pole breaker and 10-2 non-metallic (NM) or MC cable.30 Dec 2020
Does gas water heater need to be on its own circuit?
2 Answers. According to the National Electrical Code, a gas furnace (or any other central heating equipment) must be on its own circuit. So connecting a water heater (or anything else), would be a code violation.