Do any beyonders replace hot water tanks?

[Justing]

Mine has started a slow leak, would like to replace it this Friday if possible.

[ExtraSlow]

I know a guy, will PM you his contact info. Used him over the winter as per this post.

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
Oh hey guys. Thanks for the multiple suggestions to replace the thermocouple. Unless I'm way out to lunch about how that part works, that wasn't it.

Anywhoooo, new tank is in. Got a recommendation for this guy who is a gasfitter for his day job, and he does this kind of work for spending money in the evenings. He brought a helper with him to carry it in and out. They took about two hours total. The vent needed shortening, and it is an awkward and tight location.
He was polite, punctual, and tidied up after himself. A step up from the regular "handyman" guys you get from kijiji etc. If anyone wants his contact info, PM me.


Price was $1100 for a 60 Gallon tank. I'm cool with that price. I'm well aware that some places might have charged less. I also know at least three places in town that charge lots more.


Commence arguing and telling me I wasted $1100 on something that could have been fixed with an $8 part . . . now!

[SilverGS]

Depends how handy you are. 40gallon Bradford White from Wosely is about $450-$500 then after that whatever labour cost or your own time if you know a bit about plumbing and gas hookup.

[max_boost]

Just don't use silcraft lol

PM'd ya

[88CRX]

And don't use ARO Plumbing and Heating, also known as Need a Plumber.

Terrible overpriced and terrible communication.

[legendboy]

I'm not sure how handy you are but I replaced my own and it was really pretty easy

[Justing]

Thanks for the pm's and suggestions!
I'll see what the quotes come in at, but I'll likely have someone install it, don't have the time to tackle this myself at the moment.

[A790]

http://www.actionfurnace.ca/hot-water-heaters/. I used AF last year when I replaced mine.