2006-11-21 13:02:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
go see what numbers are on your old tank and write then down...and go to Lowes or HomeDepot and talk to the guys there, you may want to upgrade to a better insulated tank, and maybe a little larger tank...find out if in your state you can actually work on your own gas..some states you can not...but you can shut off the gas, and disconnect all of it, take it out and put the new on in place and hook up the water, then have a gas man connect the gas...and also some states you may need to pull a permit, ask the guys at Home Depot or Lowes these questions, they will know and be able to guide you through it..
good luck
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2006-11-21 13:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could hire a plumber to do it or if you have a boiler you could upgrade to a hot water storage tank. a typical hot water heater wastes 12 -15 degrees of heat per hour
a hot water storage tank also known as an indirect water heater will pay for it self in a short ttime. typical unit looses 1/2 a degree an hour
the wheil mc laine gold only looses 1/2 a degree every 5 hours!
and the life of a gas water heater is 12 years
the hot water storage tank usualy has a lifetime guarantee
2006-11-21 13:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water heaters have to be installed by a plumber, then inspected by the gas company.
Water heaters are sold in several sizes, but are also sold in terms of warranty. There are 5 year, 7 year, and 9 year warranties available. Keep in mind water usage, the amount of showers taken in a day, as well as washing machines, dishwashers, and others.
There are also tankless water heaters which heats the water as it runs through the mechanism, however, you can only run one item at a time.
Hit Home Depot, or Lowes Home Improvement, they will be able to recommend people, or even install them themselves.
2006-11-21 13:09:27 · answer #3 · answered by J. R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you live. Local state and building codes should be noted. Since this is a replacement, chances are you can just swap it out with an equivalent unit, and you'll still save money on the energy consumption, since newer models are more efficient.
Tankless water heaters are also a choice. They only burn gas and heat the water as you use it. Try http://www.foreverhotwater.com/
These units have a higher costs, but a lower operating cost.
There are plenty of options here, but unless you can sweat copper and have household skills, you might prefer to have an insured professional install it.
Good luck and happy plumbing...
2006-11-21 13:12:21 · answer #4 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its LPG, ELE or NAT'L, just shut off the water at the top of the tank.
place a hose on the nozzle at the btm of the tank and drain until empty.
close petcock and disconnect pipes from hot then cold...they may be copper and twists. use a couple of crescents.
roll it outside, bring in a new one and hook it up.
get a 50gal min as you will always have plenty of wtr than.
If its ELE, go to the breaker box and flip the switch to off then remove...it will be hard wired!
If its NAT'L GAS, shut it off at the GAS petcock or at the main outside.
LPG, shut off is at the Tank.
when filling, leave a faucet opened a lil, and begin to fill, use the blowoff you replaced and open it now and then to let the air out..;if it blows to the outside of the home, leave it opened until tank is full.
Other than that your on your own, or get some books to help you along the way...plumbers, electricians etc.
2006-11-21 13:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to know how many gallons your old one is. It is listed on a small (usually silver) panel on the side of your current Hot Water Heater. Then go to some place like Lowes or Home Depot and price them. Then ask them how much they charge to install it.
2006-11-21 13:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by go_uva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Home Depot or Lowes. They will contract someone to install it. Gas is a little more difficult than electric so its best to have someone else do it. Sears is crap and they will so overcharge you.
2006-11-21 13:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My plumber installed a hot water heater for me.
2006-11-21 13:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by luna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look to see what size you have ( gallons ) then go look for the same size, check the water in/out lines and the gas lines for same placement on the new one.
2006-11-21 13:04:42 · answer #9 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either call a plumbing company or go to a store like Sears where you can purchase it and they install it
2006-11-21 13:06:01 · answer #10 · answered by Sandy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋