Vagrantx291
New Member
I'm getting ready to replace my older 2010 rheem water heater as its showing signs of rust/issues at the bottom of the tank. I've been looking at hybrid heat pump water heaters specifically the AO smith Voltex HPTU-50N. I'm not partial to AO smith but I'd prefer to stay with them or Bradford White and avoid the big box store models. My concern is 1) that i'm in MD so I have colder winters and 2) the recommended installation references 10x10 or 12x12 rooms but does reference the following
"The unit cannot be placed into any type of closet or small enclosure, unless adequate provisions are made for air exchange (vented or louvered doors, etc.)." This space in my basement would be in my utility closet area where my HVAC and water filtration systems currently reside. this is probably a 12ft L x 4ft W room. The framing is up but it was my intent to use louvered bifold doors for both sections which hopefully would provide enough airflow once I drywall the basement to finish it and if necessary adding vents towards the top of the wall for additional airflow. Air flow aside most of where I see hybrid heat pumps are in the south so I'm curious if anyone has experience with them in more northern climates.
"The unit cannot be placed into any type of closet or small enclosure, unless adequate provisions are made for air exchange (vented or louvered doors, etc.)." This space in my basement would be in my utility closet area where my HVAC and water filtration systems currently reside. this is probably a 12ft L x 4ft W room. The framing is up but it was my intent to use louvered bifold doors for both sections which hopefully would provide enough airflow once I drywall the basement to finish it and if necessary adding vents towards the top of the wall for additional airflow. Air flow aside most of where I see hybrid heat pumps are in the south so I'm curious if anyone has experience with them in more northern climates.