I bought a new 40 gallon, natural gas, hot water heater today. I had to lay it on its side to get it home. The people at the store said it's best not to, but if I do then I must stand it back upright for the same amount of time it was on its side before I install it.
2007-01-13 13:44:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Norm is right...There is nothing in a water heater that is going to be effected by a trip on it side... As for the guys at the store... I had a client this week that said the guys from Lowe's told her that the fridge could not be lowered to fit in their cabinets. She was told her 2 options were to return the fridge, or trim the cabinets... With my handy dandy screwdriver I was able to lower the fridge so that it would fit in the space provided... That is all I have to say about that...
2007-01-13 13:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by David P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just an add to those who stated that laying a water heater down for transport is fine. In 30+ years of contracting, I've never heard anyone state that it would damage a water heater. Sounds like you bought the water heater at a large store like Lowes or Home Depot. Those guys/gals are hit and miss on plumbing fixture knowledge. If you're still worried, call a plumbing supply house that the plumbing contractors use. They'll confirm what we've said to be true. Good luck!
2007-01-13 23:44:29 · answer #2 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said there is no problem with laying a water heater on it's side for transit and completely ridiculous for the need to allow it to remain upright for any period of time before installing. It is an empty tank for goodness sake.
2007-01-14 03:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's fine. Not recommended with a refrigerator, but no problem with a hot water heater.
2007-01-13 21:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Hawkeye 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is true of a refrigerator because the oil needs to run back into the compressor but it isn't true of a water heater.
You can leave it on its side as long as you want without worry.
2007-01-13 21:49:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its perfectly fine to lay it on its side, there is no liquids in it , yet, and no lose parts either
2007-01-14 00:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by LARRY G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't see anything in manuals about that. I think they may be confusing a refrigerator with your water heater.
Be sure to read your manual anyway.
2007-01-13 21:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
That's fine. It won't hurt nothing. My hubby is an expert at this stuff and he said it was okay.
2007-01-13 21:49:50 · answer #8 · answered by JACQUELINE T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is ok
2007-01-13 21:49:12 · answer #9 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to the guys at the store,sounds right
2007-01-13 21:51:06 · answer #10 · answered by chris r 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋