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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Mike Scott Plumbing will do it for about $900. I recommend this company. Whoever you hire, make sure their quote includes a new expansion tank.
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Just make sure whichever hot water tank you buy that it has a warrenty of 12 years. I believe most of these companies are installing 6 year warranty tanks. Nothing wrong with that but it may not last as long.
I would recommend:
1) Rheem
Gladiator 40 Gal. Medium 12-Year 5500-Watt Double Element Smart Electric Water Heater w/ Leak Detection and Auto Shutoff - $649 at Home Depot
2) A.O. Smith Signature 500 40-Gallons Short 12-year Warranty 5500-watt Double Element Grid Capable Smart Electric Water Heater with Leak Detection and Automatic Shut-off -$849 at Lowes
Both these heaters have leak detection AND water shutoff and can be installed by Mike Scott or any other HVAC contractor, you just need to ask.
But if you want cheap and a replacement for what you probably have, almost all HVAC companies have their standard hot water heater replacement for under $1,000.