Types of Water Heaters

Do you know how your water heater is powered? In Ontario, most households have natural gas powered water heaters. National Home Services offers several different types of rental tank, each with different features to help meet your needs. Read on for a quick lesson on the features of three types of natural gas powered water heaters. 

Conventional Vent water heaters, sometimes known as direct vent water heaters, burn fuel to form the heat used to warm water. The hot byproducts of the burning fuel are then transferred outside the home by an exhaust pipe or chimney. These tanks are generally used when there is an existing chimney in the house. 

Power Vent water heaters use a fan to remove exhaust gases from the hot water heater. If your water heater is installed in a location that doesn't have access to a vent or chimney, a power vent water heater is installed instead of a conventional vent tank.

Direct Vented water heaters are ideal for tight spaces where a conventional or power vent tank cannot be installed. If the tank is within eight feet of an exterior wall, it can be vented horizontally through the outside wall. This unit does not require a blower motor and uses outside air for combustion.

It can be tough to figure out what type of tank and which size you need to keep your family comfortable and your hot water water running. Fortunately, our experts are trained to evaluate which tank is right for your home. Contact us any time to make an appointment and we can advise which type of natural gas water tank is right for your home.