2012年3月3日 · the mechancial room has to be big enough for all the furnace. hot water tank and any thing else to fit inside plus enough room for someone to service all of them. your best bet is to lay it out on the floor using masking tape so you can better visualize how the space is being used

2015年2月4日 · Even if the furnace is direct vent, meaning it requires no interior air supply, it is still wise to allow air to circulate in the furnace space with the space outside it. Otherwise the temperature can potentially run quite high possibly leading to premature furnace component failure, especially the electronics.

2018年3月12日 · Get expert guidance on how to safely store items near your water heater. Learn the dos and don'ts to maintain a secure water heating system.

2012年5月12日 · Finishing your basement allows you to convert a little-used storage space into space used for another purpose, such as an office, bedroom or rec room. Part of this process is dealing with the presence of utility appliances like your water heater or furnace, as having them in the basement can detract from the appearance of the finished room.

2021年3月10日 · I have a very old furnace (HVAC) in a utility room (basement) with slatted door that’s very loud and was wondering if I could enclose the utility room (with mineral wool and solid doors) by adding vents (for air combustion intake) to …

2011年2月26日 · The size of the closet depends on the furnace, but in most cases you can install a furnace and a WH in a 36” deep x 60” wide closet. Of course, its better if you have more room, like Martin said. You can install double 24” doors for access and maintenance and the equipment must be seal combustion.

2023年10月25日 · While it is possible for HVAC systems and water heaters to share the same room, it must be done in strict adherence to regulatory standards and safety precautions. The approach you take will depend on your available space, the types of units you have, and your local building codes.

2007年8月18日 · What I did to alleviate this was to build a frame down from the ceiling low enough to allow room for the duct work to go through along with only side walls extending out just far enough to cover the furnace and hot water tank (about 42"). From the framework across the front, I mounted two sets of 72"w bifold mirror doors for access.

2022年11月3日 · Let me start off by showing you two ways to design space for the mechanical systems in a house. Exhibit A is the photo above. The architect provided a whole room for the mechanical systems. Look how beautiful it is! Space heating and cooling, water heating, whole-house ventilation, and more are all in there.

Nothing combustible (paper or poly or cloth), and keep in mind you'll have to drag it all out of there anytime anyone needs to work on the furnace or water heater. Leave at least a foot of air space around the furnace and water heater.