What is a Top-Vent Furnace?

Furnace Types

Answer

A top-vent furnace must be vented vertically up through the roof.

This design allows the unit to be centrally located inside the home on an inside wall, with combustible gases directed upward and discharged outside.

Key Characteristics

  • Vents vertically through the roof
  • Can be installed on interior walls
  • Allows for central placement within the home
  • Combustion gases exit through the top of the unit

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