Clearance For Electric Water Heater

Electric water heaters are the perfect solution when you don t have a line for a natural gas water heater.

Clearance for electric water heater.

Our tankless electric hot water heaters are a great option for replacing electric water heater storage tanks as they provide instant and continuous hot water. Rheem gladiator 50 gal. What is required clearance for access and working space in front of an electric water heater. The building code states that.

Twenty four inches of service clearance in front and two inches on the back and sides is recommended for gas water heaters whereas electric heaters do not require minimum clearance. Electric tankless hot water heaters. Buy 3 or more 581 86. Some homes don t have the space for a standard size tank.

A certain amount of airflow is also required for proper combustion and ventilation. More options available. Ariston andris 4 gal. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

These tankless electric water heaters contain lots of features to help you lower energy bills and save space. Product title rheem tankless electric water heater 5 5kw 240v rtex 06 average rating. So the national electrical code requirement nec 110 26 a for equipment likely to require examination adjustment servicing or maintenance while energized applies which specifies a working space 36 deep and 30 wide in front of. Tall 12 year 5500 5500 watt smart electric water heater with leak detection and auto shutoff model xe50t12cs55u1 619 00 619 00.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. However many electrical equipment codes do recommend the provision of a 30 inch working space on the front and sides of the heater to allow for examination adjustment or maintenance of the electrical equipment. A glass lined tank and anode rod can help reduce corrosion helping to extend the life of your tank. 6 year 120 volt corded point of use mini tank electric water heater model andris rs 4u 1 4kw 209 00 209 00.

These powerful models come with a number of high tech features. Unlike other heating devices electric heaters do not require a minimum clearance. Sunday june 17 2018.