Sealed combustion makes direct vent a good fit for tight spaces and garages. The trade-off is limited vent length and a higher installed price than an atmospheric tank.
Direct Vent
A direct vent water heater draws combustion air from outside and exhausts outside through a sealed, usually concentric, vent. It does not use room air and needs no blower.
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