PRDATR Report post Posted August 6, 2016 This really isn't much more technical than replacing a washing machine. I have heard the permit crap for waterheaters, sprinklers, ac units , Etc. Just do it, google earth won't see your water heater. Just a few more steps. LOL ya never know how many hacks replaced one before and didn't make sure it was bonded. So many people just use what ever nipples they can find that fit with no regard for the material. I have seen everything from electrical to galvanized to cheap plated ones with no pipe dope and beyond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted August 6, 2016 I am a home inspector and can almost always tell when a home owner replaces their own water heater. Do it right or you will end up having to pay a plumber to fix it when you sell the home. Plumbing is warranted and is supposed to be in proper working condition when you sign the contract to sell a home. I have seen some crazy things. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted August 6, 2016 I have replaced many. Make sure the new water heater is similar in height & diameter, or you can have problems lining up the existing water lines, and pressure release valve line.Due to the constant flooding, most homes in SE Texas and LA had the water heater in the attic. It would be 130'F+ some days up there, dark and dank. Lovely time. A pair of us would sometimes do 6 per day. Afterwards hit the bait camps for cold beer and speckled trout fishing. You ain't fished till you had gators steal your bait or eyeball you while submerged a few feet away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 6, 2016 Handyman special. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted August 6, 2016 I have replaced many. Make sure the new water heater is similar in height & diameter, or you can have problems lining up the existing water lines, and pressure release valve line.Due to the constant flooding, most homes in SE Texas and LA had the water heater in the attic. It would be 130'F+ some days up there, dark and dank. Lovely time. A pair of us would sometimes do 6 per day. Afterwards hit the bait camps for cold beer and speckled trout fishing. You ain't fished till you had gators steal your bait or eyeball you while submerged a few feet away. I've never done an attic water heater, but I have replaced leaking iron water pipe in the ceiling crawl space of a townhouse in August. It, really, really sucked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
