Most heaters require a dedicated circuit. Many homeowners prefer to delegate this task to electricians.
The tank should be empty and then turn off your current electric heater prior to installation. After that, you can install the heater.
If you're planning to set up an electric heater on your wall, you will need to create an additional circuit. Let your electrician connect wire between the studs on your wall, and then connect it to the breaker panel. Choose a cable with 14 gauge and an earth, which is sized to the wattage of the heater.
Electricity
The electrical aspect of heater installation involves connecting the heater to your electricity source in your home. The electric heater installation instructions must be followed carefully. A professional electrician will install the circuit breaker, the fish cable, and wall heater.
Be sure to turn off all nearby circuits before beginning. This will prevent electrocution. Take care when cutting through drywall to be sure not to cut existing wires or pipes. Make use of a stud-finder in order to determine exactly where the studs, and also the spacing between them prior to cutting.
The National Electrical Code allows you to put in an electric heater baseboard without an outlet. However, the code calls for outlets to be placed to be installed every 12 feet on walls. If you're installing a "ganged" electric heater (two or more of them connected on the same circuit) make sure that each one has the same wattage. If not, then the configuration could overload the system. Be sure to test each of the heaters' resistances using an ohm gauge before plugging it in.
The plumbing
The plumbing part of the heater installation process involves connecting the pipes to the new water heater, affixing the temperature and pressure relief valve, as well as a discharge line (if needed per the codes) in addition to installing a thermal expansion tank. A good plumber will know each city's specific specifications for these jobs and be sure that all the requirements are met. This will help avoid dangerous issues including carbon monoxide leaks.
The plumber joins the pipes to the water using copper tubing and soldering iron. The pipes that are installed joined to the hot and cold water intakes on top of the tank. If the heater you have is fuelled by gas and the plumber is also require gas lines to bring in the fuel. The process should be completed by a licensed plumber who has been certified for gas plumbing. The installation of a gas shut-off valve and vent for gas will require a licensed plumber.
We advise you to leave everything plumbing to an expert. Despite the best intentions, DIY projects related to water heaters may be dangerous. Making a mistake when installing a heater could result in deadly carbon monoxide.
They'll keep the promises of their excellent services and also be honest about the costs they will charge. They will keep you informed all through the process so that you aren't surprised at payment time. Each Legacy Plumbing technician strives for this level of customer service and honesty in each heating installation.
Ventilation
It is necessary to ventilate your heater unless you want to put it on the ceiling. It can be an simple or an extremely complex process based on the type of heater that you own and your existing ventilation system. To determine which method to use, consult the directions provided by the manufacturer of the heater.
A majority of natural gas heaters have been fitted with an atmospheric venting mechanism. The result is that the exhaust produced by the burning of the heater's fuel, which includes the hazard of carbon monoxide rises out of the standard chimney flue before passing through steel pipes to the outside.
This system could need to be upgraded into direct-vent or power-vent or other type of system. This requires a complex installation procedure that is best handled by professionals.
Get rid of the vent pipe at one side of the heating. Take it off. Install a new temperature and pressure relief valve. It should be wide enough to permit the duct to run across it. For connecting this duct by soldering a copper fitting onto one end of the pipe. It should be rated to the pressure and temperature of your heater.
The duct should be connected to the valve, then install it by screwing it on. Measure the distance from the elbow on the 90 degree duct, to the end of it that hangs off of the rafter. It is necessary to buy the correct length of the duct.
Install the ducting along with a cap for the external part of the vent. Check that the air flow from the heater has not been stopped once the ducting is been put into place. If it's blocked, this may cause an explosion as well as fire or CO poisoning.
Local regulations may require heating installation service an expert plumber examine your system after the installation is complete and certify it as conforming to the code. If your water heater's venting system does not meet with the standards required, these tests may cost you less later on.
Maintenance
Many times, problems with heating systems result from neglecting maintaining the heating installation. Regularly performing preventive measures, such as gathering megohm measurement measurements and checking at the possibility of scaling or corrosion can help to keep your home cozy throughout winter.
To avoid issues in the future, it's important to ensure the wiring for the heater meets National Electric Code (NEC) guidelines and specifications. Also, make sure that the wires are rated at a minimum temperature of 200degC. The heating elements should be baked for a several hours prior to the installation to boost resistance could boost the efficiency of the device and reduce the chance of failures later.
Some heating systems use a draft to help pull carbon monoxide fumes out of the chimney. The draft can be damaged, which could allow deadly carbon monoxide fumes to enter the house. Installing a new draft hood and checking it's venting mechanism is in good working order can prevent this from happening.
Regular cleaning of the tank and heater could be beneficial in reducing the requirement for repairs later on. This process should include removing sediment build-up from the surface of the tank as well as the burner for optimum performance. Cleaning your heater can boost the efficiency of your heater saving some money in the end.
Knowing the warning signs of a failing heater will help you to avoid future repairs and save money. The skilled technicians of Aiello are able to provide your home with a thorough heater installation to help to keep your home warm through the winter months.