Do’s and Dont’s of installing a water heater
Do’s
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Do consult with multiple plumbing companies for pricing of an exact or better replacement before attempting it yourself.
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Do compare your price quotes from other companies, comparing not only their prices but whether it is easier to have them do it instead of yourself.
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Do make sure that if you have a plumbing company install your water heater they and their installers are licensed and insured in the state and locality you reside in.
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Do consult your local plumbing code official about updates that may be necessary in order to comply with current plumbing codes.
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Do turn the cold water off to the selected water heater.
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Do be prepared to be without water for at least an hour or more to the entire house.
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Do turn off all gas and/ or electric to the water heater.
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Do have your new water heater already purchased and ready to install including all water, gas or electric fittings that you may need.
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Do follow all installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
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Do drain your existing water heater of all water that is left in the tank after turning off the water supply.
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Do make sure all water, gas and electric connections are leak tested and properly joined for your safety.
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Do have a helper on hand for assistance when needed.
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Do install the water heater according to all local codes and call for an inspection after it is installed correctly.
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Do discard of the old water heater in a manner appropriate to your local trash pick up service.
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Congratulations you have installed a new water heater.
Don’ts
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Don’t try to perform this work without the correct plumbing tools and fittings necessary.
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Don’t try and move heavy objects such as water heaters by yourself.
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Don’t ignite a gas water heater or turn on the electric to an electric water heater before it is filled with water and you have leak tested the gas and water piping.
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Don’t forget to call the plumbing inspector in your locality for an inspection to ensure that the water heater has been installed according to current plumbing code.
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Don’t discard of your old water heater inappropriately!
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Don’t dislike a plumber because he or she charges a fair rate to perform a service such as installing a water heater. Plumbers are professionals by trade and get paid fairly to perform this service.
As always… Why be Wrong ?…..When you can Flow-Rite !
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