Changing out a hot water heater

Posted by Lucky 1 on Jul 14, 2013; 7:42pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Changing-out-a-hot-water-heater-tp4043520.html

I noticed that the hot water heater had an installation date that indicated it was 17 years old.
The warranty was 6 years!

I thought maybe I would treat myself and maybe have it done for me.
I called a big company and they sent over an estimator.
Very nice young guy. He saw that it was easy to get to , ground level,
simple installation etc.,.

He said it would cost $2,600 or low ball $1,900!!!
I politely told him my wife and I could not afford that.
My wife helped me to go buy a hot water heater and to install it.
$500 for the hot water heater and change for two new flex copper tubes.

I hope to god they do not pass a law saying you will
not be able to install a hot water heater yourself. Lookout!!

BTW...My wife and I followed all of the latest laws and rules.
I fear that someday no one will be allowed to fix anything inside or outside of their house
without a professional licensed inspection.