Can I Put My Water Heater Outside

The location of a water heater is always a concern.

Can i put my water heater outside.

This is to protect it from splashed water rain insects direct sunlight and debris. A tankless water heater is for indoor installation only. Alternatively you can also keep your hot water heater in a shed as long as it s properly ventilated and meets the minimum clearance requirements for distance to combustible material. Flexible hoses connecting the rest of the plumbing should resolve any movement concerns.

Often a water heater in a pan or not is out of mind until someone notices water in the hallway damp drywall or a buckling floor outside the water heater closet. Check with a professional for installation if you re not comfortable. Most regulations are fairly simply and require that water heaters be placed against an external wall of the house. Space surrounding the unit is almost irrelevant give yourself enough room to maneuver the sucker or work on it you should be fine.

In case you install it outside get a suitable enclosure. Water heaters are often located outside the home in garages for example. Many are installed inside a living space and tucked away in a closet. For me i put gas water heaters outside and electric water heaters inside.

Avoid installing it in locations that may subject it to freezing. My first house has them outside and they work fine. The lowes home depot even sell metal water heater sheds they are three sided to be placed against the house. A modest amount of insulation is a plus.

Not sure about electrical but i doubt it would be wise to put outside. You can also wrap your hot water heater in insulation as well as your pipes for good measure.