msteger Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 At yesterday morning's inspection, I found the PVC vent for exhausting the gas fired hi-efficient direct vented water heater blowing on the A/C compressor. There was approx. a 12" gap between the two. I know there is an issue with a dryer vent doing something similar (due to lint build-up), but what about the heat the water heater exhaust is blowing onto the A/C compressor? I would some acidic gases could corrode the unit over time, but I see nothing in Code Check or IRC about not venting water heaters near A/C units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Not very smart for sure. From your post you know what the problem is - just explain it to your client. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric B Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 That installation is a problem down the road. The problem with always depending what a code says is that they're minimalistic and do not necessarily represent best practice for the long term. Remember in school? You only needed to get a D- to pass. Click to Enlarge 26.56 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msteger Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks guys. Guess I just wanted confirmation of my thoughts. I delivered the report yesterday to the client and noted about the vent being nearby the A/C compressor and potential issues down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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