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Dec 23, 2024
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rcbyufan
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If the water heater is in an accessible place it's a 1-2 hour job for someone
Incompetent like me. It's not very difficult.
Now if the water heater is not easily accessible then $1300 may be reasonable but I doubt it.
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For plumbers out there I have a question.
gmoney7
All-American
Dec 22, 10:49pm
Who did the install then?
GfB
Dec 22, 10:51pm
The company did, but installation is only covered up to a year. - Canyon hills plumbing
gmoney7
Dec 22, 10:53pm
I’m not a plumber but I’m related to several…. I think you are being scammed
BYU4eVeR
Dec 22, 10:53pm
They are willing to replace the tank but not the labor since it’s been longer than a year.
gmoney7
Dec 22, 10:54pm
Will they get you the heater, and you could do the install yourself?
RealSimsShadY
Dec 22, 11:11pm
That’s the million dollar question
gmoney7
Dec 22, 11:14pm
Is it not dielectrically isolated? Could result in quick corrosion failure.
Orem58thBall
Dec 22, 11:15pm
Sorry. Meant for OP
Orem58thBall
Dec 22, 11:16pm
Have one for tomorrow morning to get there opinion
gmoney7
Dec 22, 11:17pm
Poor sweating job on one of the connections?
Q-grr
Dec 22, 10:55pm
I just replaced mine last month. It’s not fun, but not that hard. If you can get
Nakedbootleg
Dec 22, 11:01pm
I’m leaning that way and may see if they just drop off the new tank and I dispose of the old tank myself
gmoney7
Dec 22, 11:03pm
They will probably tell you the new one is only under warranty if they install it. If it were to go out you could buy
Real G Man
Dec 22, 11:10pm
That’s my fear
gmoney7
Dec 22, 11:14pm
Okay but what good did the warranty do you this time?
rcbyufan
Dec 22, 11:47pm
I am not a plumber but I have done a lot of plumbing and I think you are being scammed. You would be paying not just
Real G Man
Dec 22, 11:04pm
This. It’s nearly an instant replacement for them. That they are charging you $1,300 to do this means they are 100%
Breaded Hamster
12:13am
FYI most plumbing supply houses have a tank boneyard easily accessible, if you
BYUFBDAD
Dec 22, 11:43pm
I can put you in touch with a good plumber in the area if needed.
valcorger
7:46am
Get a couple estimates
Repete397
7:49am
How much did you pay for the water heater replacement in the first place?
byusage
8:47am
2100 for everything
gmoney7
9:06am
That's a crappy warranty, but a rock bottom price in the first place
byusage
9:08am
If the water heater is in an accessible place it's a 1-2 hour job for someone
rcbyufan
9:22am
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