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Condensing Water Heater

A condensing water heater captures extra heat from its exhaust, cooling it enough that water vapor condenses. That recovered heat raises efficiency.

Condensing gas water heater with white PVC vent pipes

Condensing units vent with plastic pipe and produce acidic condensate that must be drained, often through a neutralizer. Most high-efficiency tankless units are condensing.

See tankless water heaters.

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