Is ventilation necessary for water heaters?

• <div><p>Not all <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-water-heaters.htm">types of water heaters</a> require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don’t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation. </p></div>

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Q: What is the proper way to vent a gas water heater?

• <div><p>The right way to vent a gas water heater is to have a pipe directly upward or slopes upward out of the house. Because hot air naturally rises, this type of venting will efficiently ensure that all gas moves out of the house. Your system may rely on fans or blowers as well.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install a new water heater?

• <div><p>Professional installs conclude in mere hours, with complexity differences possibly prolonging efforts slightly. Site condition often dictates the exact duration.</p></div>

Q: Can you install an expansion tank anywhere?

• <div><p>No. Expansion tanks must be installed on the supply side (where heated water flows out) of the boiler. There&rsquo;s also a list of other requirements for most boilers, including being above the pressure relief valves, being on the inner side of any circulator, and more. Your installation manual should have more information on expansion tank installation requirements and what sort of tank the system is made for. </p></div>

Q: How do hot water heater expansion tanks work?

• <div><p>When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.</p><p>In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.</p></div>

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Last update on December 09, 2025

Reviewed in December 2025
$21000 new installation new HE Combi Gas boiler Oct 2023. Has never provided reliable heat ir water, no heat upstairs, no hot water for months. Major gas leak. Major water leak. 15-20 service calls. Maybe more. Although they advertise service calls they told us tonight when we have no...
Merrill Mechanical, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2025
DO NOT USE ALL POINTS CONSTRUCTION! We contracted this company in October 2024 to do a major remodel in Shrewsbury, Vermont. The schedule, submitted by the owner Jason McNolty, showed the work starting October 23rd, 2024, and completing by May 1st, 2025. We left the house all winter to All...
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Reviewed in January 2024
Vincent came out in a blizzard on a Sunday to help me with my hot water heater. They diagnosed and repaired the problem in a couple of hours and did not overcharge. I will definitely try to use them for all my projects going forward.
The Solutions Construction
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Reviewed in July 2022
I had three separate issues that needed to be fixed. I had a leaking toilet,and two sinks that had the water supply reversed. Michael repaired all three problems in a timely manner. I was impressed with with his punctuality and courtesy.
Michael J. Belanger Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in September 2021
I had a completely different experience than the other reviewed. Doug was incredible and did an amazing job. I hired him for several projects, including general landscaping, tree removal, and area clean up, but the biggest project I hired him for was the removal of a decaying retaining wall...
Doug's Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2020
I really liked the owner and he and his crew. They were on time - I had to change at the last minute and he was totally good with it. He came back exactly as scheduled - again - and they did great magnificent work. I liked the best that he walked me around the property and explained how...
North Jersey Soft Washing
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Reviewed in August 2020
We hired Lee to powerwash and water seal our solar canopy that is post and beam. This was foreign, territory for all of us. Lee did a Great Job, needing to be careful of a lot of wiring, utilities, and solar panels.....We were a little worried , as this was our first time working with Lee. ...
Lee Gauthier Handyman Services
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Reviewed in July 2020
Job went very well. They worked during some very brutal heat, taking needed water breaks and cool in the shade. It was completed in 6 days . Some rain delays. They did a magnet search everyday before leaving and complete cleanup when they left. Great job. Thank you.
Roofs Over Vermont
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Reviewed in November 2019
They arrived on time. Worked fast. Took old heater and completed job at price they quoted.
All Pro Water Heaters
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Reviewed in June 2019
Identified that the leak was not in the crawl space basement but in pipes leading to 2nd floor lav which were located behind the living room wall. He cut a neat hole in the drywall to expose pipes, found a leak and replaced a section of pipe. Then he did a water test and found there was another...
BERNIE'S PLUMBING & HEATING
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

The right way to vent a gas water heater is to have a pipe directly upward or slopes upward out of the house. Because hot air naturally rises, this type of venting will efficiently ensure that all gas moves out of the house. Your system may rely on fans or blowers as well.

Not all types of water heaters require a venting system. Electric tankless water heaters don’t use natural or propane gas, so no venting is required. Instead, they use electric burners to heat water quickly and efficiently. However, any system that does use gas or propane will require ventilation.

Professional installs conclude in mere hours, with complexity differences possibly prolonging efforts slightly. Site condition often dictates the exact duration.

No. Expansion tanks must be installed on the supply side (where heated water flows out) of the boiler. There’s also a list of other requirements for most boilers, including being above the pressure relief valves, being on the inner side of any circulator, and more. Your installation manual should have more information on expansion tank installation requirements and what sort of tank the system is made for.

When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.

In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.

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