WANTED: Plumber Hook Up (Water Heater)

[Tom]

Just went downstairs and noticed the right water heater is leaking. Any plumber here that wants to hook me up w/ a new hot water heater, install & removal of old water heater? If so, please PM me with availability and some sort of estimate.

Note: Leaking water heater is a Richmond Model 7K50 / Gas


Thanks in advance.

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[Flyn]

I don't know how mechanically inclined you are but a hot water heater replacement is a relatively easy install. The hardest part is carting the old unit out. The sludge build up inside makes old units HEAVY. When I replace mine, I buy a new unit with similar hook up locations to make the job basically a plug and play without extensive adapter modifications.

If the scale tips into the hire rather than do it yourself balance, a plumber should be able to do this job fairly economically. You can price units at Lowes, Home Depot, Sam's, etc. to get an idea how much the units cost. I'd guess labor should be around $100-$150. Not a plumber so my numbers may be off.

Edit: Richmond is made by Rheem, I believe. Here's a 50 gal. Rheem from Amazon for $470 with free shipping. I'm not saying do it yourself, just offering a price on a similar unit so you can annoy any plumbers.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F9UW62/?tag=tcg21-20

 

[Tom]

Apprecaite the insight Cliff

Check out Menards earlier and then my buddy gave me some figures on what I should be paying for labor for weekend and weekday rates.

I've had one reply, so, hope to have this squared away in the next couple of days.

OK, off to Portillos to pick up our order... The youngest turned 16 today and the family is coming over for beefs and baked mostaccioli.

 

[IZZy]

like Cliff said they are pretty easy to do, I replaced mine a couple of years ago

 

[Tom]

All set and thanks for the input folks. :biggthump

Todd (01Sleeper) and crew will be out Monday morning.

 

[Flyn]

Happy Birthday to your youngest and good choice for a plumber.

I'm jealous about the Portillos. I'm coincidentally making roast beef sandwiches tomorrow but they won't be the same.

 

[tinosc281]

wanted plumber

you should have both of them replaced at the same time.if on is gone the other one will soon .if both were installed at the same time.