Bradford White Direct Vent Energy Saver Water Heaters

Bradford White Direct Vent Energy Saver Water Heaters are gas fired residential water heaters that use a sealed combustion venting system to pull outside air in and vent exhaust out of the home. The direct vent design draws combustion air through a dedicated intake rather than pulling it from inside the mechanical room, which matters in tighter modern homes where indoor air is already limited.

Standard models range from 40 to 50 gallon tank capacities, with high input versions built for faster recovery in households with heavier hot water demand. Every direct vent model carries a Vitraglas tank lining with Microban protection built into the glass coating to help resist tank corrosion over its service life. Choosing the right capacity and recovery rate keeps a household from running short on hot water during peak use periods.

Subcategories

• Standard Direct Vent Models: Standard Direct Vent Energy Saver models come in 40 and 50 gallon tank capacities, with an H designation marking the high input version built for faster recovery. Households replacing an existing direct vent unit often match capacity to their prior tank size.
• eF Series Power Direct Vent Models: The eF Series Power Direct Vent model steps up efficiency with a vertical, dual pass heat exchanger system that draws additional heat from the combustion process before it vents. Homeowners looking to reduce gas usage beyond the standard direct vent line consider this option.
• Ultra Low NOx Direct Vent Models: Ultra Low NOx direct vent models are built to meet stricter regional emissions requirements and include the Eco-Defender Safety System as part of that compliant design. Installers working in areas with low NOx regulations select these models to stay code compliant.
• Replacement Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts for direct vent water heaters include anode rods, thermocouples, and vent kit components that keep an existing unit operating between full replacements. Service technicians stock these parts to extend the working life of an installed water heater.

Buying Guide

Selecting a Bradford White Direct Vent Energy Saver water heater starts with matching tank capacity to household hot water demand, since standard models come in 40 and 50 gallon capacities with an H designation marking the high input version built for faster recovery. A household with heavier simultaneous hot water use, such as running a shower and dishwasher together, benefits from the added recovery speed of a high input model over a standard unit of the same tank size.

Households looking for higher efficiency beyond the standard direct vent line can step up to the eF Series Power Direct Vent model, which uses a vertical dual pass heat exchanger design aimed at pulling more heat out of the combustion process before it exits through the vent. The added efficiency comes with a different vent configuration, so confirming the venting requirements against the existing installation matters before choosing this option.

Homes in areas with stricter emissions requirements should also check whether an Ultra Low NOx model is required, since Bradford White offers direct vent units built to meet those standards with the Eco-Defender Safety System included.

Every direct vent model shares the Vitraglas tank lining with Microban protection and the Hydrojet Total Performance System, which is designed to reduce sediment buildup inside the tank over its service life. Reviewing household hot water demand, available venting configuration, and any local emissions requirements together narrows the choice to the specific direct vent model suited to the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a direct vent water heater differ from an atmospheric vent model?

A direct vent water heater draws combustion air through a sealed intake from outside the home rather than pulling air from inside the mechanical room, and it vents exhaust through the same sealed system. Tighter modern construction can leave an atmospheric vent model short on combustion air indoors, which is where the sealed direct vent design has an advantage.

What tank sizes are available in the Bradford White Direct Vent line?

Standard Bradford White Direct Vent Energy Saver models are available in 40 and 50 gallon tank capacities, with an H designation marking high input versions built for faster recovery.

What is the eF Series Power Direct Vent model?

The eF Series Power Direct Vent model is a higher efficiency option in the Bradford White direct vent lineup that uses a vertical, dual pass heat exchanger system to draw additional heat from the combustion process before venting.

What does the Vitraglas tank lining do?

Vitraglas is the glass tank lining Bradford White applies to its water heater tanks, and direct vent models include Microban protection built into that lining to help resist corrosion over the tank's service life.

Are Ultra Low NOx direct vent models available?

Bradford White offers Ultra Low NOx direct vent models built to meet stricter regional emissions requirements, and these units include the Eco-Defender Safety System as part of that compliant design.