
In addition to normal venting operation a power vent water heater has a blower motor on the top of the water heater to assist in providing air for combustion of the heater. A direct vent has special venting that provides both air for combustion as well as a vent for removing the exhaust from your home. There is also a direct power vent model that provides both.
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