Can this unit be vented out the side of the house with PVC?
1108095
Suggest going on the Rheem website and looking at the pdf installation instructions. Our plumber installed it, and did not use PVC; used some kind of metal vent pipe.
1108096
to tell you the truth; I am not sure? I had a company install it for me and I see metal venting that they put in. Sorry
682605
I sure you can, but I don't think I would risk it. I know that they have a unit designed to bemounted outside and I believe the only differences are the unit is insulated to help ambient moisture to effect the interior electronics, weather protection, and the venting is direct, rather then a B-vent. One thing to keep in mind, a minium water pressure is very important for this unit to operate correctly.
2262952
There is a vent on the top of the unit that the instructions implicitly say to not cover, so I'm guessing it would not be a good idea to enclose it entirely.
1787304
Best advice is contact a plumber. In my area the plumber told me it had to vent out an exterior wall according to our building code. They couldn't use my existing vent.
619656
I do not believe venting through an open door is an option. There is a hose that goes to an 8 to 10 inch piece of plastic that extends to fit under a window that is part way open.
829635
Yes...this unit can be wall mounted but it has to be adequately vented to the outside.
1240358
You can vent to the outside, similar to a portable ac. I do not use the hose attachments. The filter on the back does the job and well. If I had a crawl space, I would use the hose to vent it. The cartridges are expensive but so worth it.
1794765
The unit must be vented outside. A window is the most convenient, although I vented mine through a wall.There is only one hose on my unit.
619654
Bernard, not positive if you can do so. Best to contact the company. If you look online, you should be able to locate customer service. I vented ours through the window and it worked very well. My guess would be that you would need a good seal around the vent tube to do so.
370127
Yes it can. The blower can be rotated for recirc out the front, roof vent out the top or wall vent out the back. Here's the install manual. https://d1vofmza27mmhi.cloudfront.net/product-pdf/amana-amv1150vaw-installation-instructions.pdf
1300372
This must be vented outside. You can still holes through the wood foundation. The hoses telescope out to about nine feet and do not kink
1827558
You can recirculate the vent back to the kitchen or vent it outside. Either or will work
1518380
This unit needs to go outside. You can get other units that can go inside but they do require additional venting
1838713
NO, Must be vented to outside. go to rinnai website and down load manual for installation and see instructions for installation.
1879274
Yes. It must be vented to the outside and the kit it comes with is meant to vent it through a window.
886703
Yes - on one side. The output is equivalent to a home furnace. Gets very hot! Made for open space but not to be enclosed.
434208
Ours is vented outside, but it can be used as a ductless range hood if you prefer.