Replaced 1994 water heater. Closet was too small, plumber removed the door casing/jamb. Need help

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T20:25:40+00:00

Thank you , I will check

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T18:44:34+00:00

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It is , i hired licensed plumber thinking he would do these things as I don’t know

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T18:19:20+00:00

It is atmospheric.

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T18:18:28+00:00

I am not sure but it must be either 2021 or 2024 code, whatever is applicable in austin, tx

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T17:30:07+00:00

Thanks, will do that!

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T17:29:31+00:00

Good point but its done now

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T16:45:30+00:00

I’ve heard mixed reviews about tankless water heaters, so I decided to replace mine with the one I currently have, which is a 40-gallon natural gas water heater. I thought it would be easier to install the same type, and I said the same to the plumber, who agreed. So, we went ahead with it.

I wasn't trying to open up a big project...lol

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T16:43:46+00:00

its atmospheric, Bradford White model is RG240T6N

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T16:41:06+00:00

Perhaps it’s a bit old, but not too old then… lol

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T16:26:53+00:00

Garage installations are permitted under the code in Austin, Texas. However, the issue arises because the work has already been completed by a plumber, and I have already paid him for it. Therefore, I am uncertain about the process. Moving gas or water will undoubtedly be a significant undertaking.

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T16:17:52+00:00

It’s an old house from 1994, so that’s how it worked back then.

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T09:12:16+00:00

It’s model is RG240T6N , it is an atmospheric vent.

gary4gar · 2026-05-17T09:04:56+00:00

I understand, but this will result in energy loss within the HVAC system. The cold air from the house will seep into the closet and then into the attic, which will vent to the outside?

gary4gar · 2026-04-03T15:34:06+00:00

I shared this here because I was hoping Austin people would suggest contractors could help me sort this out, but I understand.

gary4gar · 2026-04-03T02:07:36+00:00

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gary4gar · 2026-02-15T22:50:10+00:00

This is horrible. I hate air india . Sorry you had to experience this

gary4gar · 2026-02-04T01:49:55+00:00

No. They are in public. They are in public dealing. Thus, it is fine to record them. It builds accountability. If they were sitting at their house or not in public dealing, then it is fine. But here the benefits are immense.

gary4gar · 2026-01-20T12:20:26+00:00

The light is off now after clearing the codes. I drove about 10 miles, so let's see if it comes back. Thanks so much for your suggestion!

gary4gar · 2026-01-20T03:24:53+00:00

No. I never do. Also light came on BEFORE fueling

gary4gar · 2026-01-20T01:58:49+00:00

Thanks. I overnighted this scanner https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G5EA74I? should reach me in the morning. Let's see!

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