How long does an AO Smith Promax water heater last?
While all A. O. Smith tank water heaters have a limited warranty lasting between 6 to 10 years, it is not uncommon to find water heaters that are still properly functioning well over a decade or more.
Why does my water heater have a power vent?
Power direct vents are used when the space in which you are installing a water heater lacks sufficient air for combustion and requires flexibility around the installation. Consult a professional plumbing contractor to make sure that you need power direct venting before going down this installation path.
What’s the difference between power vent and power direct vent?
The difference is that a power vent water heater pulls in combustion air from the space around the appliance, then uses a fan to propel the exhaust through the vent. A direct vent system pulls in air from outside and then vents the exhaust through a horizontal pipe.
Can I use old power vent on new water heater?
No. You cannot use a regular vented gas water heater in place of a power-vent water heater with PVC exhaust system. The gas valve/thermostat is not designed on the regular models to accept any changes. It depends on why the power vent unit was installed in the first place.
Does A. O. Smith water heater need electricity?
Completely electricity-free operation The AO Smith gas water heater operates entirely on natural gas fuel, even circumventing electricity usage for its electronic gas control.
How do I know if my water heater has a power vent?
A power vent water heater is not hooked up to your home’s chimney. A power vent water heater is vented horizontally and vents exhaust through a horizontal pipe that leads out your home. An added fan/blower pushes the exhaust gases through this pipe.
What is the quietest power vent water heater?
50.32 dBA. The quietest power vent water heaters in the industry.
Can you put a power vent on a regular hot water heater?
Natural gas or propane hot water heaters are generally less expensive to operate than electric heaters, but installing a standard vent in a house without an existing chimney is expensive. It’s easier to run the vent if you install a “power-vented” type of natural gas (or propane) water heater.
Can a water heater be vented out a sidewall?
There are three types of venting and only a power vent is allowed to terminate at a sidewall. venting system (vent piping) and chimney by natural means. flame retention burners). a structure to the outside atmosphere in lieu of a chimney.