"Wayne Whitney" wrote in message
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Hello,

I've settled on getting a gas tankless water heater (no need to rehash
the tank vs. tankless discussion). I realized that the place I want
to mount the tankless unit inside the house is on an exterior wall, so
I could just mount it on the outside of that wall. Is there a
downside? I'm in Berkeley, CA, so it doesn't freeze here. The upside
is simpler venting, and no need to get a sealed combustion unit (a
requirement in my mind for an interior unit).

Cheers, Wayne


Does the inspection department allow for installations like you suggest?

Personally I would think that the view of a heater outside would be a tad
hideous.
Arizona used to install heaters all of the time outside. Have not seen a new
installation or remodel in 20 years.