Anyway my main question is this.
How to install water heater in attic.
Can i install a tankless water heater in my attic.
Use chain hoist chain fall with 3 8 auto grade bolts thru top third of rafter above attic access.
Installing a tankless water heater is a greater upfront investment but these units can significantly cut the cost of monthly utilities.
In addition to the cost of replacing your water heater when you factor in the cost of replacing water logged ceilings drywall and flooring the water heater in the attic doesn t make much sense.
Plumbers typically charge 45 to 65 an hour and can usually install a water heater in a day or in 6 8 hours.
Add lumbar for structural integrity if needed.
More expensive gas water heaters with special venting systems also are available.
Bringing down your water heater from the attic should not be difficult.
As shown in my video the process can be accomplished pretty simply by using 3 tools.
Department of energy estimates that in homes using 41 gallons or less of hot water on demand tankless units can conserve between 24 to 34 more energy than tank water heaters.
Plus i figure it would be easier to reach the water heater for repairs.
What most owners don t know is that such installation brings problems such as the pilot light and main burner outage.
Much of that damage is caused by tank type water heaters in the attic failing and spilling their contents down into your living areas.
Installing a water heater in the attic space is in some households the best solution or the only way.
How to install rinnai tankless water heater in attic in this home improvement project you will see how i install a rinnai tankless water heater in my attic.
Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold.