Shower image by Semfamily from Fotolia.com. A direct vent hot water heater contains a sealed pipe system for intake combustion air and exhaust gases. This creates an air-tight combustion chamber which eliminates backdrafting and improves fuel efficiency. For combustion air, a gas-fired hot water heater draws in outside air or pulls it from inside the house.
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