Hot Water Tank Replacement

[Nufy]

Anyone done one lately...

My 15 year old unit is starting to shown signs of kicking the bucket. Did another T-couple replacement this weekend.

Anyone recently quoted / installed a 50 Gallon replacement ?

Not interested in doing it myself or switching to tankless.

Thanks.

[msommers]

You're looking at ~$1,500 if it's atmospheric (easily double if it's forced air).

I used these guys, did a great job.

https://www.primeplumbingandheating.ca/

[SJW]

I got pete the plumber to do mine. Was like 1300 if I remember correctly. Was a couple years ago though.

[arcticcat522]

^^same

[The_Penguin]

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I got pete the plumber to do mine. Was like 1300 if I remember correctly. Was a couple years ago though.

Same. Mrs. Penguin booked them. I was a bit skeptical cheesy commercials and all, but they did good work and were reasonably priced.

[asp integra]

Just replaced mine about a month ago, I think it was 50gl. Cost about $1,800 but it was an emergency replacement as mine went out and needed a new unit asap as it was during that deep freeze in jan.

[littledan]

how often are people draining or replacing the rods on their tanks? I'm getting reddish buildup in my sink drains so wondering if rod is spent and tank is starting to rust??

[Tik-Tok]

I've replaced mine twice in 15 years. The real key to longevity though is regular tank draining. Just a few gallons forms the drain spout a few times a year gets rid of the mineral build-up.

[brucebanner]

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how often are people draining or replacing the rods on their tanks? I'm getting reddish buildup in my sink drains so wondering if rod is spent and tank is starting to rust??

3-5 years is recommended. Would be a good thing to check, replace and flush out your tank. It wouldn't hurt anything and you'd only be out the small cost of the anode rod.

[ExtraSlow]

Good reminder I should do mine.

[msommers]

Just hook up a short garden hose and let er rip down the floor drain?

[brucebanner]

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Good reminder I should do mine.

I've been meaning to do mine too.

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Just hook up a short garden hose and let er rip down the floor drain?

HOW TO FLUSH A WATER HEATER IN 7 STEPS
Flushing your water heater can be a complex and sometimes intimidating process, but we’ve outlined 7 detailed steps to follow.

STEP 1: TURN OFF THE WATER HEATER’S THERMOSTAT
How to do this depends on what model you have. Check the manual for specifics, but here are some general tips:

Look for an Off button toward the bottom of your water heater.
If you’re dealing with an electric water heater, you’ll need to look for your home’s breaker box and turn off the switch that supplies power to the unit.
If your model is older, you may need to relight the pilot light before being able to use the heater again.
STEP 2: TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
This is a crucial step when you need to flush a gas water heater. The Off button should be located on the pipe leading to your thermometer. Once you switch that off, you’re good to move to step three.

STEP 3: TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY
Toward the top of your water heater, you’ll find a switch or valve handle that controls the cold water flow. Use it to turn off the cold water.

STEP 4: TURN ON YOUR HOT WATER IN A TUB OR SINK
Locate the faucet closest to the water heater and turn on the hot water. Doing so will drain your hot water and release the pressure from the tank.

STEP 5: CONNECT THE DRAINAGE SPIGOT
Unless you already have a hose connected to your hot water heater, you can use your garden hose for this step. Connect one end to the drainage spigot, and put the other in a secure place, like a large bucket or a bowl, where it can drain safely.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE SPIGOT AND DRAIN
Flushing a water heater requires a watchful eye. Once you turn on the spigot, keep an eye on the quality of the draining water. You won’t want to stop draining the heater until the water runs clear.

If your water is discolored or has sediment coming out, your water heater certainly needs flushing. If you find your water isn’t clearing up, you may need to drain the water to clean it properly.

STEP 7: FLUSH
In order to flush your water heater, you’ll need to turn on the cold water spout and let it run for a few minutes. Keep a close eye on the water coming through the hose. Again, you’re watching for the water to run clear. Once it does, you’re all done with the flushing process.

[eblend]

I have used Plumbing Paramedics when my tank started leaking at the top. They were able to come out on short order. My parents had almost exact same thing happen a few years later and fixed theirs as well in short order, basically next day if I recall correctly. I think it was in the $1900-2100 range both times. We got the AO Smith Proline Commercial Grade ones. I opted for the upgrade to get an extra anode rod installed.

[Tik-Tok]

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Just hook up a short garden hose and let er rip down the floor drain?

That's all I do, but what brucebanner said is probably the correct way.

[BokCh0y]

I had Pete the Plumber replace mine a while back for $1008 installed for a 50G tank, obviously it's gone up now though. I saw an ad recently where he used his truck as a bowling ball to crush some tanks. In that ad, he said it was $1500 for a 50g installed - goodman is the brand.

My buddy needed to do an emergency replacement and he went through Knights Plumbing and they charged him $2500...

[ExtraSlow]

Just don't call Clearview. Never use Clearview.

[spike98]

It's pretty simply to replace one if you can manage to use a pipe wrench. Things like shark bite fittings have made it pretty DIY friendly. I have done 3 myself already. Watch some YouTube and see if its worth $800 in labour for something you should be able to do in an afternoon.

[firebane]

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It's pretty simply to replace one if you can manage to use a pipe wrench. Things like shark bite fittings have made it pretty DIY friendly. I have done 3 myself already. Watch some YouTube and see if its worth $800 in labour for something you should be able to do in an afternoon.

If you can replace a hot water heater you should be skilled enough to not need sharkbite fittings and do a proper solder job.

[ThePenIsMightier]

How much do these whores weigh? Seems like the toughest part would be moving them up/down stairs.
Are lifting straps the key?

[ExtraSlow]

Yes, yes and yes.