How much did your hot water tank cost?

[rc2002]

After my last post, I started wondering what you guys paid for your hot water tank replacement.

I had a Bradford White 75 gallon hot water tank installed in July of this year. It was a M-I-75S6BN model which looks like it costs ~$950 on the Bradford website.

Including install, I paid $2730 (including gst). This included the install of the 75 gallon tank, removal of the old two 40 gallon tanks, and a bit of cleanup of existing piping. The total job was under 3 hours.

Just curious how my mileage varied compared to others?

[prosh]

[C_Dave45]

I bought a new BW tank for $420 and installed it myself in about an hour:

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/333364/water-heater-blew/

[bleu]

We recently replaced a tank in one of our investments and it was around 700. We installed it ourselves.

[speedog]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
After my last post, I started wondering what you guys paid for your hot water tank replacement.

I had a Bradford White 75 gallon hot water tank installed in July of this year. It was a M-I-75S6BN model which looks like it costs ~$950 on the Bradford website.

Including install, I paid $2730 (including gst). This included the install of the 75 gallon tank, removal of the old two 40 gallon tanks, and a bit of cleanup of existing piping. The total job was under 3 hours.

Just curious how my mileage varied compared to others?

So around another $1,800 for three hours of work and some minor clean-up? Sounds pretty steep.

[redblack]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
After my last post, I started wondering what you guys paid for your hot water tank replacement.

I had a Bradford White 75 gallon hot water tank installed in July of this year. It was a M-I-75S6BN model which looks like it costs ~$950 on the Bradford website.

Including install, I paid $2730 (including gst). This included the install of the 75 gallon tank, removal of the old two 40 gallon tanks, and a bit of cleanup of existing piping. The total job was under 3 hours.

Just curious how my mileage varied compared to others?

What company was this so i know to avoid them for any type of plumbing repairs?

[AndyL]

650$ - clearance at Lowes (scratched... Oh my... I needed a un scratched hot water heater, after all everyone sees it!?!?!)

Kicked the plumber out and did it myself... I wasn't gonna have pex put in my all copper house. Gas fitter cost a case of beer to connect and inspect...

[codetrap]

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[speedog]

Originally posted by redblack


What company was this so i know to avoid them for any type of plumbing repairs?

Silcraft per richardchan2002's post in this thread.

[shutterbug_art8]

R&R a 40 gallon for $850 by a plumber.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

I spent 400$ on my 50 gallon, I moved into a 11 year old house and replaced it the first week. I installed it with a plumber buddy. (parts discount and free install )

I had one burst once and now I'm set on changing them before they burst. 10 years its working at shit efficiency anyways, get rid of it and save yourself a huge fucking bill.

[BMDUBS]

To all the guys that replaced them yourselves, how did you handle the gas? I know gas fitting seems simple with the correct teflon and pipe dope but how do you test for leaks etc? Is there anything special that had to be done?

[AndyL]

I brought in a friend of a friend, it's easy but not worth the risk of leaks... I and I needed a funky length of black pipe threaded...

[AE92_TreunoSC]

I was told soapy water works, we used industrial teflon and my friend had done it many times.

I have caught 3 natural gas leaks with my nose, all out doors. I've been told by Atco that I detected a leak that his meter could barely pick up lol.

If you're really worried then call in the gas company after to check on it. I know you can do that with furnaces.

[BMDUBS]

Cool thanks guys!

[Aleks]

40Gal BW $950 installed by a plumber and they dispossed of the old one. Have two of them. First two lasted 14 years.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by BMDUBS
To all the guys that replaced them yourselves, how did you handle the gas? I know gas fitting seems simple with the correct teflon and pipe dope but how do you test for leaks etc? Is there anything special that had to be done?

Can you hook up a propane tank to a bbq? Then you can hook up the gas to a hot water tank.

$6 can of pipe dope and soap and water. You don't even need soap and water. You'll smell any gas leak immediately. Soap and water just to put your mind at ease.

[ZenOps]

Pete is $715 for a 40 gallon.

I went with ARPI's, they seem to be standard at $755. I unfortunately got a veteran who was mentoring a newbie, and I'm pretty sure it took a little bit longer than normal.

[Seth1968]

Can you legally do your own gas connection?

If you do and the connection causes a fire/explosion, I doubt insurance will cover that.

[KISS_ME]

I think $800 for a 60 US GAL general electrics from home depot. Plus another $200 for install I think?? Looking back I'm questioning if I should have just forked out the extra cash and went with water on demand. I hear you save quite a bit without having to keep the tank heated constantly