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Water heater. New or repair.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:56 pm
Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:56 pm
the lo boy water heater at my wife's office (she leases, triple Net) is leaking at the cold water inlet. It is really really old. a plumber wants to replace it. thing is, the previous owner put the thing in a corner of a workroom with cabinets either side and above. the cabinets will have to come out yada yada yada. quote is $2000. the current owner (the original owner's son) would say it's her problem.
She might be in there for another 5-10 yrs, though.
So....worth it to tear out the room or replace the inlet coupling and hope that works?
a 38 gal heater runs about $550 retail around here.
She might be in there for another 5-10 yrs, though.
So....worth it to tear out the room or replace the inlet coupling and hope that works?
a 38 gal heater runs about $550 retail around here.
This post was edited on 11/3/23 at 2:24 pm
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Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:16 pm to Jmcc64
$2000 seems dirt cheap to replace it.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:34 pm to reds on reds on reds
Water heater replacement costs are OOC
Posted on 11/3/23 at 2:53 pm to Jmcc64
How much to just stop the leak?
Posted on 11/3/23 at 3:01 pm to Jmcc64
why does she need hot water at an office?
Posted on 11/3/23 at 3:11 pm to Chad504boy
wash hands. dishes. clothes mainly.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 5:39 pm to East Coast Band
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Water heater replacement costs are OOC
Water heaters themselves are ridiculous. I paid about $160 12 years ago for a 40 gallon.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 5:57 pm to junkfunky
I just paid $800 a few months back for a 50 gallon. Didn’t include new head tank, PRV, etc.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 7:59 pm to Jmcc64
If it’s as old as you say it is I would go ahead and replace it because eventually the tank will rust out and you will have a bigger leak to deal with. $2000 seems excessive, but without seeing pictures of how it’s set up it’s hard to say. In some of my rentals the hot water heaters are located in the kitchen underneath the countertop and are surrounded by the cabinets but I’ve changed them out no problem.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 8:00 pm to Jmcc64
If water heater is in the attic, replace and replace with tankless
If on ground floor, do whatever you want but still recommend tankless
If on ground floor, do whatever you want but still recommend tankless
Posted on 11/3/23 at 8:19 pm to SlidellCajun
I'm looking at a 10 gal GE that runs on 120 v. could put that thing on the counter...? no one's bathing, showering, etc. just washing hands ion bathroom sinks (I hope) and clothes.
thought about tankless. Maybe one that can use the existing wiring? will look into it.
thought about tankless. Maybe one that can use the existing wiring? will look into it.
Posted on 11/3/23 at 8:51 pm to Jmcc64
I asked what the cost is to repair the existing unit.
Is it repairable or not?
Is it repairable or not?
Posted on 11/3/23 at 9:41 pm to Jmcc64
Sawzall it into a few pieces and go back with tankless if you're handy.
Posted on 11/4/23 at 8:26 am to sleepytime
repairable or not?
will find out Sat. I'll attempt to remove inlet fitting to tank to see if tank threads have corroded.
will find out Sat. I'll attempt to remove inlet fitting to tank to see if tank threads have corroded.
Posted on 11/4/23 at 9:08 am to Jmcc64
I worked in an office that had these mini on demand water heaters under the sink. They ran off of 120v power. simple cold water in and hot water would come out. Was always perfect for hand washing, small load dish washing. I don't remember the brand but look into that option.
Posted on 11/4/23 at 9:15 am to Jmcc64
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will find out Sat. I'll attempt to remove inlet fitting to tank to see if tank threads have corroded.
Mix up some JB Weld and put a heavy layer of JB Weld on the threads on the water heater and pipe nipple. Put it back together and see what happens after the JB Weld cures. You got nothing to lose and it will cost you less than $10. You may need a new pipe nipple if it has heavy corrosion.
Posted on 11/5/23 at 7:19 pm to weadjust
UPDATE
so I replaced the inlet nipple and associated inlet piping, connected a flexible pipe to it and........still water seeping up from around and under where the nipple screws in.
I'm getting quotes on installing a small tankless if I can get one that will work well enough with the existing wiring.
so I replaced the inlet nipple and associated inlet piping, connected a flexible pipe to it and........still water seeping up from around and under where the nipple screws in.
I'm getting quotes on installing a small tankless if I can get one that will work well enough with the existing wiring.
Posted on 11/8/23 at 5:44 am to Jmcc64
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UPDATE
so I replaced the inlet nipple and associated inlet piping, connected a flexible pipe to it and........still water seeping up from around and under where the nipple screws in.
I'm getting quotes on installing a small tankless if I can get one that will work well enough with the existing wiring.
I'd you didn't like that tank replacement cost you're really not going to like a tankless option. They make a little point of use 120v heater that has a 6 gallon tank on it. It plugs in like a standard appliance, you just have to plumb it in. It would be a cheap option to get you thru a few years.
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Posted on 11/8/23 at 8:16 am to Jmcc64
I would replace it. Trying to bandaid a water leak will be a recurring problem I wouldn't want to deal with for 5-10 years.
$1500 in labor seems excessive though. We replaced one in the attic and I went buy the tank and hired a plumber to install and his labor was around $400
$1500 in labor seems excessive though. We replaced one in the attic and I went buy the tank and hired a plumber to install and his labor was around $400
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