Hi
I inspected this propane water heater and have a problem reporting the condition of the exhaust. Please see attached 3 photos. I am not sure that a bonifide violation is justified yet it looks terrible and just can’t be RIGHT. Please advise.
Thank You
Patrick Wiseman
PJC Home Inspections LLC
Pat the vent should not go down hill.
Should not be on the wood grate
should use B vent and not dryer vent with a slinky inside ,which should not even be used for dryers in the first place.
Thank You Robert. I knew something wasn’t right. Looks like a non-proffessional installed it.
Don’t forget to add that it should be behind those curtains too! :shock:
The dryer vent doesn’t look so good either.
Thank You Michael. It is not good and should be re-done. Thank you for your reply.
Type b vent must terminate 2 feet taller that any vert surface within 8 feet. Recommend further eval for safety hazards.
It doesn’t look like it’s sealed in any way at the wall , though I can’t quite tell from the pic. Wouldn’t you have water intrustion problems?
Thank You Rod
Thanks Dominic: It is really sloppy. I don’t know why the original heater electric was replaced with propane?
Because of the commercials on TV that keep saying that propane is better and cheaper!
Yes, let’s enjoy a nice evening on the patio. Enjoy the smell of nature, and the products of combustion from our water heater.
Thank You Dylan:
The sweet smell of carbon monoxide. You Made me laugh. Thank You.
Patrick