Cost of hot water tank?

[88CRX]

What should I be looking to pay for a hot water tank replacement on short notice?

Pretty sure its a standard 40 or 50L in a newer build (6 years old).

[CapnCrunch]

I had my 40 gal done for about $800. It blew up overnight, called the plumber in the morning, it was replaced by noon including taking the old one away.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by CapnCrunch
I had my 40 gal done for about $800. It blew up overnight, called the plumber in the morning, it was replaced by noon including taking the old one away.

who'd you use?

[Lex350]

Originally posted by CapnCrunch
I had my 40 gal done for about $800. It blew up overnight, called the plumber in the morning, it was replaced by noon including taking the old one away.


Same thing for me. I used Pete the Plumber. Ya, his commercials suck but the service was excellent.

[C_Dave45]

6 years and it blew already??
Mine was 25 years old when I finally had to replace it just a couple years ago. Do they make them out of cardboard now? ?
And you're sure it's shot eh?

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by C_Dave45
6 years and it blew already??
Mine was 25 years old when I finally had to replace it just a couple years ago. Do they make them out of cardboard now? ?
And you're sure it's shot eh?

They don't make them to last that long anymore. You're on borrowed time after 8 for a good one, and even less if you don't purge the bottom regularly.

[88CRX]

Had a 6 year warrantee that is up Feb 2015 so it's actually being replaced under warrantee. Still kinda chaps my ass because I have to pay labour costs.

[BlueHaloGirl]

Just replaced mine...used Pete the Plumber. Good service and was able to be done short notice. 40Gal for $800 installed.

[88CRX]

Yea I'll have an update shortly on potentially a local plumbing company that just screwed me over.... waiting to hear back from them before I post details.

[A790]

$750 to do mine from Action Furnace.

[88CRX]

Found the model that got replaced and its an expensive unit

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Bradford-White-M-1-TW-50S6FBN-50-Gallon-40-000-BTU-Defender-Safety-System-TTW1-Power-Vent-Energy-Saver-Residential-Water-Heater-Nat-Gas

Trying to confirm with Wolsey what the warrantee replacement cost in Canada would be and they're saying nearly $1600!

[Darell_n]

New tank lifespans are warranty + 1 week, maintenance or not. When I replaced mine last year I marked it on my calendar when it's going to leak again.

[rage2]

I wonder if North tank life is shorter than south tank life due to the harder water.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by rage2
I wonder if North tank life is shorter than south tank life due to the harder water.

It probably is lol. But I have a water softener installed as well.

[Maxt]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Found the model that got replaced and its an expensive unit

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Bradford-White-M-1-TW-50S6FBN-50-Gallon-40-000-BTU-Defender-Safety-System-TTW1-Power-Vent-Energy-Saver-Residential-Water-Heater-Nat-Gas

Trying to confirm with Wolsey what the warrantee replacement cost in Canada would be and they're saying nearly $1600!
Thats full list price, really if you are dealing with someone thats fair on their markups, it shouldn't be anymore than 1300-1400 + install.

[88CRX]

Originally posted by Maxt

Thats full list price, really if you are dealing with someone thats fair on their markups, it shouldn't be anymore than 1300-1400 + install.

So its actually $1900 for me to walk in and buy the unit.

Can anyone find out how much a plumber can purchase the unit at cost for? Getting the run around on a warrantee refund.

[max_boost]

Check PM all star.

[max_boost]

I hope richardchan2002 doesn't come in here and bump every single hot water tank thread again haha

[Maxt]

That class of tank is between 750-850 wholesale. All brands are pretty close in terms of fitment so you could price a Rheem Ruud and it should be cheaper.

[403_Calgary]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Had a 6 year warrantee that is up Feb 2015 so it's actually being replaced under warrantee. Still kinda chaps my ass because I have to pay labour costs.

I'm a plumber I could put it in for you if you want.