Gas Water Heaters

Gas-Fired, Residential Storage Type Water Heaters

There are five different types of tank-type gas-fired water heaters.

Atmospheric induced draft water heaters
Direct vent, induced draft water heaters
Atmospheric forced draft water heaters
Direct vent, forced draft water heaters
Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant (FVIR) water heaters

Of these the most common by far is still the Atmospheric induced draft water heater. These heaters require a combustion air source (vents) and elevation above the floor of 18″ to reduce the risk of ignition of combustible vapors (Gasoline, lint, etc.) in the surrounding air. In addition to this the flue pipe must be secure with properly sloping run to the exterior and have a rain cap installed. As a Leading Certified AZ home inspection specialist we certainly recommend hiring one of our ASHI certified home inspectors to evaluate the home’s plumbing and other systems prior to purchase for peace of mind.

Gas Water Heater

For a full description of each kind see: http://www.prospex.us/DOCS/PLUMBING/GAS-FIRED%20WATER%20HEATERS.pdf

CAROL F.

Thanks so much Tim! Thank you for your recommendations and being so thorough.

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2015-07-16T22:24:28+00:00

Thanks so much Tim! Thank you for your recommendations and being so thorough.

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Cathi W.

Thank you so much for getting this done so quickly. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.

Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

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2015-07-16T22:24:53+00:00

Keller Williams Integrity First Realty

Thank you so much for getting this done so quickly. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.

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Jamie

Hi Tim, Thank you for the reports, all read in detail and understood. Do you have any idea what may...

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2015-07-16T22:25:14+00:00

Hi Tim, Thank you for the reports, all read in detail and understood. Do you have any idea what may have caused the truss members to break? Just wondering if it's possible it will happen again.

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Jared D, E.I.T.

Tim, Thank you very much, it was great meeting you as well. We greatly appreciate the work you did.

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2015-07-16T22:25:32+00:00

Tim, Thank you very much, it was great meeting you as well. We greatly appreciate the work you did.

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Joanne S.

Thanks for your time and expertise today, they were very much appreciated. I have received your report and sent a...

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2015-07-16T22:25:59+00:00

Thanks for your time and expertise today, they were very much appreciated. I have received your report and sent a copy on to my husband, who is currently in OR on business. We'll be sure to contact you with any questions that come up as we move forward with the purchase of this property.

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