What is a Power Vent Water Heater?

Are you familiar with it?  Let’s describe it here.  Power vent heaters have a fan that blows exhaust gases out of the vent pipe.  Where and when would they be the preferred type?  Generally, they are used when the heater location is far inside a building and long, possibly horizontal vent runs are needed.

Basically, the difference between a power vent and direct vent power heater is that the power vent one removes combustion gases from the atmosphere via a powered venting fan while a direct vent moves these gases into the outdoor atmosphere using a chimney or exhaust pipe.  They are generally more expensive than simple water heaters.

What is right for your Morton Illinois area home?  Whether it is tank, tankless, power vent, or direct vent we hope that you will consider us to install it.  We are Dave Bailey Plumbing located here in Morton and serving East Peoria and Central Illinois with a variety of plumbing services.  For a new water heater call us at Dave Bailey Plumbing (309) 265-6788.