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Q: Can you vent a gas water heater out the side of the house?

• <div><p>You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides. </p><p>Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.</p></div>

Q: Does propane burn differently than natural gas?

• <div><p>In some ways, yes, and in some ways, no. As for how they&rsquo;re the same, propane and gas both burn via the same process, combustion, and at the same temperature, around 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is that propane produces more heat per unit than gas. One cubic foot of propane contains 2,516 BTU, while one cubic foot of gas contains 1,030 BTU.</p></div>

Q: Can you cap a gas pipe with a compression fitting?

• <div><p>No, you shouldn't cap a gas pipe with a compression fitting because they aren't designed for gas lines and can pose serious safety risks. Gas pipes require threaded caps that create a secure, leak-proof seal capable of handling gas pressure. Using a compression fitting could lead to dangerous gas leaks&mdash;a hazard you definitely want to avoid. </p></div>

Q: Should I switch from oil heat to gas?

• <div><p>This is a matter of personal preference, as each method has its own pros and cons. Oil furnaces are safer, but the smell can be off-putting to some consumers. Oil is also more expensive than gas. However, oil furnaces boast a higher BTU rate per hour, so a smaller amount of oil can heat a larger space when compared to a gas furnace.</p></div>

Q: Is pipe measured by ID or OD?

• <div><p>In North America, pipe measurements are listed as the nominal pipe size (NPS). This measurement refers to the outside diameter. As an example, a 1/2-inch copper pipe has an outside diameter of 5/8 of an inch. If a hardware store lists a pipe as having a 2 NPS, it means that all the pipes with this measurement have a 2 ⅜-inch outside diameter, regardless of wall thickness and inside diameter.</p></div>

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Last update on November 11, 2025

Reviewed in March 2015
We had just purchased a home in Charlotte and when using the fireplace there was a strong odor that permeated the house. The guys came out and cleaned out the fireplace, adjusted and cleaned the logs with a solution and ran a check for any gas leaks. The fireplace had never been cleaned out...
Mechanical Doctor Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
I chose F-C because, although the price was higher than other estimates, I considered the quality of the Provia windows to be higher than the Allside windows proposed by other companies. Among other reasons, the empty spaces in the window frames could be filled with insulation - a feature not...
Fanth-Curry Home Improvement Co
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Reviewed in January 2014
Our central air conditioner stopped working in the heat of the summer. I called IM since they installed our present system years ago. An IM service person responded and advised that the present AC was not repairable and a new one was needed. A salesman arrived shortly after being summoned. ...
Ideal Mechanical Heating And A/C
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Reviewed in September 2013
Olive Construction Inc.8345 130th St.Blue Grass, Ia 52726 Olive Construction has failed to build me the house addition they agreed and were contracted to build. The list of mistakes are numerous and I will build from least to greatest in level of annoyance of the 3 of the worst mistakes made...
Olive Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had problems with our Fridge, Dishwasher and Gas stove about the same time. Our Fridge died on a Sunday and we didn't know to turn. So, I pray to God for help and then I went on line and googled "Fridge repair service in davenport Iowa" The Home advisor page popped up. I was prompted to fill...
QC Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in April 2013
On a Saturday afternoon (about 3pm) My water heater went into "Lockout". I logged into Angieslist and looked for the highest rated company with the most reviews. Petersens came up at the very top. Gave them a call, described the issue to the receptionist and she said they'd call me back. Got...
Petersen Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2012
We had two trees that had broken and partially fallen into other trees in a wooded area next to the house and threatened to break loose one day and crash into the house. Also there were a very tall locust that was dying; a mulberry that had split in a previous storm; and a wild mulberry that...
Tom's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2011
First of all I should start with that we did not hire them to do the original work, they were hired by our builder before we bought the house to install the irrigation system. They also installed our neighbors, another builder. They must have good pricing as a lot of the builders use them. Our...
Suburban Landscape
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Reviewed in August 2011
Plumber fixed small gas leak near water heater and stopper problem in a bath vanity sink. He was prompt, very professional but needed my push to be persistent in finding the very small gas leak. Upon his arrival, only knew the leak was near the water heater.
STARKS PLUMBING SERVICE INC.
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Reviewed in November 2010
Overall my husband and I would NOT recommend H&H. We had several issues with H&H and their service. H&H was here on time, but didn't complete the job in the promised time. They took 5-7 days longer than promised. Durning the installtion process, I noticed that my freezer lid was dented. I...
H & H HEATING & AIR CONDITION
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Gas Logs questions, answered by experts

You can and should vent the gas from your hot water heater to the outside of your home. Traditionally, these gases were vented back to other gas appliances, like stoves or furnaces, but many jurisdictions have outlawed this practice due to the risks it provides.

Most water heaters today use atmospheric venting that exhausts the gas out of the home through a pipe.

In some ways, yes, and in some ways, no. As for how they’re the same, propane and gas both burn via the same process, combustion, and at the same temperature, around 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. The difference is that propane produces more heat per unit than gas. One cubic foot of propane contains 2,516 BTU, while one cubic foot of gas contains 1,030 BTU.

No, you shouldn't cap a gas pipe with a compression fitting because they aren't designed for gas lines and can pose serious safety risks. Gas pipes require threaded caps that create a secure, leak-proof seal capable of handling gas pressure. Using a compression fitting could lead to dangerous gas leaks—a hazard you definitely want to avoid.

This is a matter of personal preference, as each method has its own pros and cons. Oil furnaces are safer, but the smell can be off-putting to some consumers. Oil is also more expensive than gas. However, oil furnaces boast a higher BTU rate per hour, so a smaller amount of oil can heat a larger space when compared to a gas furnace.

In North America, pipe measurements are listed as the nominal pipe size (NPS). This measurement refers to the outside diameter. As an example, a 1/2-inch copper pipe has an outside diameter of 5/8 of an inch. If a hardware store lists a pipe as having a 2 NPS, it means that all the pipes with this measurement have a 2 ⅜-inch outside diameter, regardless of wall thickness and inside diameter.

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