2024年1月17日 · High efficiency furnaces can use either single or two-pipe venting setups: A single-pipe (central) furnace uses indoor air for combustion air intake. A two-pipe (direct-vent) furnace has an intake pipe that draws in outside air for combustion air.

2021年4月17日 · High-efficiency furnaces have many innovations that improve their fuel-burning efficiency, but prime among them is the method used to vent exhaust gases. Learn more about how high-efficiency furnaces are vented — and an easy way to tell if …

2024年12月17日 · High-efficiency furnaces use PVC pipes to vent the exhaust gases out of the home, and manufacturers are very specific about how the installation should be done. As a home inspector, how far should I go to ensure the vent is installed correctly? Of course, I’d report on a vent that wasn’t vented to the outdoors.

2024年6月30日 · High-efficiency furnaces offer versatile venting configurations, including direct vent, sidewall vent, and concentric venting. Choose the configuration that best suits your home’s layout and meets safety standards.

2022年5月31日 · High-efficiency furnaces use PVC pipes to vent the exhaust gases out of the home, and manufacturers are very specific about how the installation should be done. As a home inspector, how far should I go to make sure the vent is properly installed?

2022年2月4日 · There are two main ways to vent a high-efficiency furnace through the roof – via a direct vent and through non-direct vents. Direct vents comprise two pipes, both of which lead outside the house. The first is an air inlet pipe that draws fresh air for combustion, while the second is an exhaust pipe that removes combustion byproducts from the ...

2024年12月8日 · Learn how to properly vent your high-efficiency furnace to ensure optimal performance and safety. This comprehensive guide covers the benefits of these advanced systems, various venting options like direct and power venting, and essential installation steps.

2024年10月24日 · Learn how to properly vent your high-efficiency furnace to maximize safety, efficiency, and comfort in your home. This comprehensive guide details essential tools, step-by-step installation procedures, and maintenance tips.

2022年1月24日 · Since moderate to highly-efficient furnaces are impractical to vent through the chimney, homeowners have two broad options: vent them through the roof or the sidewall. Through-the-roof venting is the preferred solution for moderately efficient furnaces with between 80% and 90% AFUE ratings.

2017年1月21日 · Due to the condensing nature of a high-efficiency furnace, its venting must be made of a material that is resistant to corrosion. In a great majority of cases, plastic piping is used to vent high-efficiency equipment. It is classified as “Type BH” venting.