my electric hot water heater broke. is this hard to replace yourself?
2006-10-02 09:42:22 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
they want to charge me a ton of money to replace it and i just don't have it.
2006-10-02 09:43:16 · update #1
If you are handy with tools and know a little about plumbing and electric, it's not a difficult task. If not, you should probably have the work done by someone who is capable.
Be careful.
2006-10-02 09:45:24 · answer #1 · answered by ©2009 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't know what you mean by broke. Maybe it can be repaired.There should be a label on the water heater. Check when it was installed. Water heaters have manufacturer's warranties,some up to 10 years .If it is still under warranty you may only have to pay for labor to replace it Don't recommend changing it yourself with no electrical or plumbing experience. Good luck.
2006-10-02 14:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by steven a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very easy to do go to local big box home improvement center the will have ever thing there to make it a snap for all the plumbing that you will need MAKE SURE TO TURN Electric off in Panel Box Before doing anything then just follow wiring diagram that comes with heater.
2006-10-03 05:23:50 · answer #3 · answered by bob r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE IT IS NOT! Find the water shutoff valve (s). if you don't see one for the hot and one for the cold at the hot water tank. Then, shut the main water off. Turn the breaker off at the panel box. disconnect the wires at the hot water tank. Open the drain valve at the bottom of the tank and let it empty. disconnect the water lines from the tank. Trash the old one install the new one, reversing your steps. writing down what you did will be helpful as you hook it back up. If you can get an exact sized unit for replacement, it will be easier to reattach everything.
2006-10-02 09:53:44 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck, get your boyfriend and some of his buddies together. Put them to work, then reward them with a BBQ and a case of beer. Works every time. PS: No beer until the heater is installed.
2006-10-02 09:52:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting the same size heater is important so that you do not have to change any of the mechanical venting above the unit.
2006-10-02 10:59:35 · answer #6 · answered by SCC79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not hard to replace there around 250-300$ its pretty heavy all you need to know is that cold goes in and hot goes out get a energy saver one for an average house of 4 around a 50 gal. is plenty sometimes you can get scratch and dent ones i did it only cost me 175$
2006-10-02 09:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would charge you more than $475 to install a 80 Gallon water heater. id do it if i were you.
2016-03-27 02:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to have plumbing and electrical knowledge to install yourself. Also depending on the size they are usually heavy.
2006-10-02 09:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by swayed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋