Are power vent water heaters noisy?
Many people complain about power vent water heaters because they create too much noise. We’ve got a few ways to help you reduce the noise and keep everyone happy. There are many different ways you can reduce the noise; some are easier than others.
Are AO Smith water heaters noisy?
Several interactions with AO Smith service personnel result in, effectively, “it makes noise, live with it.” It gets down to the new units make noise. I think my only solution is to get rid of this brand new water heater, and find another brand that is quiet.
Why does a direct vent water heater make noise?
Now let’s take a look at the two types of water heaters side by side so you can understand the reasons why a power vent water heater creates noise. With a direct vent water heater, exhaust fumes are expelled out of the home vertically through a chimney.
Why does my gas burner make a whooshing noise?
The gas would linger and upon ignition the flame would also ignite the gas in the cabin causing a whooshing sound from the quick expansion. Thank you for your help. That sounds like a delayed ignition that’s allowing un-ignited gas to accumulate – which is obviously dangerous.
Is the water heater in the utility room noisy?
Our water heater is in a utility room with a Bryant condensing furnace that has a powered exhaust fan and the furnace noise is hardly noticeable. The high efficiency Bryant furnace burner does not rumble at all. Does anybody have first-hand knowledge about these noise sources on PDV water heaters?
Can a water heater vent be connected to a regular chimney?
PVC vent pipe water heater power vent system cannot be connected to the regular chimney or share venting with other appliance (e.g. water heater power vent and a high efficiency furnace cannot be venting through the single PVC pipe)
Do you need to vent an A.O.Smith water heater?
Not all A. O. Smith water heaters require venting within your home, but if you have a gas water heater that does require venting it’s necessary to utilize the correct venting material. Choosing the correct venting will help ensure your water heater operates safely and efficiently.
What makes a direct vent water heater so noisy?
We have an existing hot water recirc system and it is hard-plumbed with rigid copper tubing. It transmits low frequency resonances to the piping and I can hear the low rumble in the kitchen. The pump is not mounted to the house structure – it is just suspended from the rigid tubing at the water heater.
The gas would linger and upon ignition the flame would also ignite the gas in the cabin causing a whooshing sound from the quick expansion. Thank you for your help. That sounds like a delayed ignition that’s allowing un-ignited gas to accumulate – which is obviously dangerous.
What should I do if my gas water heater is making a knocking noise?
For gas water heaters: Turn the gas valve knob to pilot. 4) Place the other end of the hose in an area (like a basement drain) where water can drain to and won’t be hurt by hot water. 5) Open a hot water spigot in the house to introduce air into the system.
