How to install rinnai tankless water heater in attic in this home improvement project you will see how i install a rinnai tankless water heater in my attic.
How to install water heater in attic.
As shown in my video the process can be accomplished pretty simply by using 3 tools.
Bringing down your water heater from the attic should not be difficult.
Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold.
Anyway my main question is this.
Plumbers typically charge 45 to 65 an hour and can usually install a water heater in a day or in 6 8 hours.
What most owners don t know is that such installation brings problems such as the pilot light and main burner outage.
It s basically an empty space up there so i would love to put it to good use.
Can i install a tankless water heater in my attic.
To help you with the attic installation check the following tips found in this article.
More expensive gas water heaters with special venting systems also are available.
Installing a tankless water heater is a greater upfront investment but these units can significantly cut the cost of monthly utilities.
Plus i figure it would be easier to reach the water heater for repairs.
Use chain hoist chain fall with 3 8 auto grade bolts thru top third of rafter above attic access.
Department of energy estimates that in homes using 41 gallons or less of hot water on demand tankless units can conserve between 24 to 34 more energy than tank water heaters.
Most residential water heaters cost 150 to 400 for either gas or electric plus 200 to 450 if you have a plumber install it.
Add lumbar for structural integrity if needed.