How To Look At A House
McGarry and Madsen's home inspection blog for buyers of
site-built, mobile/manufactured and modular homes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Gas Water Heaters
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Here’s links to a collection of our blog posts about GAS WATER HEATERS:
• Are water heaters required to be raised off the floor?
• Where are gas water heaters not allowed to be installed?
• When was a gas water heater first required to be elevated 18 inches above a garage floor?
• Can I leave a gas water heater in place when remodeling a garage into a family room or bedroom?
• What is an FVIR water heater?
• What is the difference between a regular water heater and a direct vent water heater?
• What is the difference berween a regular water heater and a power vent water heater?
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 
Field Guide for Home Inspectors, a quick reference for finding the age of 154 brands of HVAC systems, water heaters, and electrical panels, plus 210 code standards for site-built and manufactured homes, and the life expectancy rating of 195 home components. Available at amazon.com for $19.95.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
• What is backdrafting at a gas water heater?
• How do I determine if a water heater is gas or electric?
• What does it mean when a gas appliance (water heater, furnace, or range) has been "red tagged"?
• What are the special code requirements for installation of a gas water heater in a garage?
• How much clearance is required around a gas water heater?
• Is it safe to sleep in a room with a gas water heater?
• Can you install a gas water heater in a bedroom?
• Can you install a gas water heater in a bathroom?
• Can you install a gas water heater in a closet?
• When were gas water heaters first required to be FVIR (Flammable Vapor Ignition Resistant)?
• Does a tankless gas water heater still work with no electricity during a power outage?
• What is the minimum clearance to doors and windows for an outdoor tankless gas water heater?
Click Below
for Links
to Collections
of Blog Posts
by Subject
Top 5 results given instantly.
Click on magnifying glass
for all search results.
Search
This
Site
Buying a home in North/Central Florida? Check our price for a team inspection by two FL-licensed contractors and inspectors. Over 8,500 inspections completed in 20+ years. In a hurry? We will get it done for you.
