How To Get A Water Heater Into The Attic

If you see the daylights yes some air is coming into the attic but if you don t then you might have a problem.

How to get a water heater into the attic.

I have a staircase inside a 1 story house in the hallway and the water heater is 3 feet from attic opening. If you have gable vents that lead into the attic it is a good idea to install a screen behind them to keep those critters out. Now a secondary line of reasoning for placing a water heater in the attic is the high temperatures that occur in an attic particularly during the summer months. This test should be done during the daytime.

Water heaters in the attic are extremely efficient in the warmer months. Use a cargo tie down ratcheting strap around the heater 2. I thought of getting a come along and hook it to the new water heater and the rafters. Raise the heater up have a second person control the motion and guide it through the access point.

How do you pros go about getting a 50 gal water heater thats weighs 150lbs into a attic. During the winter time a water heater and piping in the attic space should be insulated to protect against freezing temperatures. Use a rope to attach to the ratchet strap 3. Turn the lights off in the attic and close the door.

For gas water heater open the temperature pressure relief valve at the top of the tank by lifting the lever. Go up into the attic and stand on the rafters not the stairs 4.