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Atmospheric Vent

An atmospheric vent water heater relies on the natural rise of hot exhaust gases to carry them up a metal flue and out through a chimney or B-vent.

Draft hood and metal flue pipe on top of an atmospheric gas water heater

It is the simplest and most common gas setup in Central Ohio basements. It depends on a sound chimney, correct draft and enough combustion air, all of which we verify on every gas install.

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