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re: Any recommendations for water heater replacement guys?
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:10 pm to TigerBreath78
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:10 pm to TigerBreath78
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gas.
Unless you are confident enough and have the right tools/materials, install the gas fittings, and check for leaks, I would advise getting a plumber to hook up the gas line. It can very dangerous to frick it up. It’s not like plugging in a cord for an electric.
So buy one and haul it up there, unbox, and station it for hookup. Then just ask for a hookup fee.
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Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:17 pm to RIPMachoMan
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I’ll move to a waterless at some point
i don't think you want to do that
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:18 pm to jojothetireguy
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I’ll move to a waterless at some point
i don't think you want to do that
yep, kind of defeats the purpose
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:22 pm to 777Tiger
Water Heater or Hot Water Heater - always the ??
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:23 pm to Neilfish
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Water Heater or Hot Water Heater - always the ??
yep, if it’s already hot why do we need to heat it?
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:26 pm to TigerBear1971
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It's honestly a contender for easiest change-out jobs there is when it comes to household "major" repair.
The problem is emptying/getting the old one out and moving the new one in
Actual installation is easy
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:29 pm to Saintsisit
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Are you a female? Is your husband away? It doesn't get much easier to DIY, unless you're changing to tankless and didn't state it in the OP.
What are you easy DIY guys doing for the copper tubing? Are you sweating it or doing those new little compression fittings that need a special tool? What’s the best?
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:29 pm to TigerBreath78
I have a guy but he only works on hot water heaters
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:29 pm to Cosmo
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The problem is emptying/getting the old one out and moving the new one in
Actual installation is easy
I prefer to sit at my desk and post on TD, preferably with a beer or glass of wine while that work is being performed, and hope they are quiet about it
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:32 pm to 777Tiger
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I prefer to sit at my desk and post on TD, preferably with a beer or glass of wine while that work is being performed, and hope they are quiet about it
If its in the attic, yes
When i built my house I specifically told them to have it in garage for easy replacement
Also wont flood my house when it inevitably fails
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:35 pm to Cosmo
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If its in the attic, yes
I’m not sure why they do that over here, space saving I guess, you do pay a replacement upcharge for that though, and it’s a pretty good bump
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:38 pm to RIPMachoMan
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I’ll move to a waterless at some point
The ancient Egyptians used warm sand
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:38 pm to jojothetireguy
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i don't think you want to do that
Won’t need another replacement if I don’t have any water
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:40 pm to Meauxjeaux
Ima probably catch heat for this but shark bite it
No matter what you got there is a shark bite adapter for it
No matter what you got there is a shark bite adapter for it
Posted on 6/22/26 at 5:56 pm to 777Tiger
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I’m not sure why they do that over here, space saving I guess
Easier for plumber to do everything in attic
Sucks for homeowner when the tank fails and pipes freeze
Posted on 6/22/26 at 6:04 pm to TigerBreath78
Gas or electric? Attic or closet?
Just do it your self but get someone the help physically move one out and put the other one in its place.
Just do it your self but get someone the help physically move one out and put the other one in its place.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 6:05 pm to TigerBreath78
Be a man. Do it yourself
Posted on 6/22/26 at 6:16 pm to TigerBreath78
I’ve had a Rheem tankless for 13 years without a single issue. I do flush it every couple years though. Easy task.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 6:17 pm to TigerBreath78
I'm a licensed plumber OP. However, if my username wasn't a dead giveaway, I'm in Kentucky. I'm happy to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have.
Posted on 6/22/26 at 6:21 pm to el Gaucho
quote:Absolute trash. There's a reason why we cut these crap fittings out when we repair/replace lines. It's not a matter of IF they will fail, but WHEN.
Ima probably catch heat for this but shark bite it
This post was edited on 6/22/26 at 6:38 pm
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