Richmond Power Vent — atmospheric burner with fan-assisted PVC sidewall venting. Eliminates chimney requirement.
Power Vent lineup
- 40-gal (8E40-PV3)
- 50-gal (8E50-PV3) — volume
Plus the Premium tier 12VR50PDV Power Direct Vent for sealed combustion.
Install requirements
- 120V outlet within 6 ft of unit
- PVC sidewall venting
- Vent length per manual
Warranty
9 years tank / 9 years parts (Encore Power Vent tier).
Pricing
- 40-gal: $1,049-1,299
- 50-gal: $1,149-1,399
Bottom line
Sidewall venting for chimneyless homes. Higher efficiency than atmospheric (0.67).