[Proplusplumbingllc]

Don't wait until your water heater shows signs of failure! 🚿

Let Pro Plus Plumbing remove your old heater, replace with new, and haul away the old unit for safe disposal!

Villages Residents Special Pricing:

40 gallon Electric water heater (Regular Price Installed $925.00)
40 gallon natural gas heater (Regular Price Installed $1425.00) **TECO Customers! Take advantage of hundreds of dollars back to you in rebates available! We will submit the rebate for you, you get paid!

Installation includes: pan to fit, expansion tank, and haul away of your old heater

*Be sure to mention Talk of The Villages and get $50.00 OFF our installation if your tank applies to the above parameters

Pro Plus Plumbing LLC -
Family Owned and Operated - Prompt and Professional - Serving The Villages for over 20 years!

(352) 427-0337

Text us to prequalify and easily schedule an appointment!

Step 1: Text your name, address, and photos of existing heater to the number above and here (352-427-0337)
Step 2: Provide measurement of height of unit.
Step 3: We give you a text quote. Step 4: Schedule installation (typically can be scheduled within 5 business days or future date that works for you!)

[eremite06]

What brand is your gas heater?

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by Proplusplumbingllc

Don't wait until your water heater shows signs of failure! 🚿

Let Pro Plus Plumbing remove your old heater, replace with new, and haul away the old unit for safe disposal!

Villages Residents Special Pricing:

40 gallon Electric water heater (Regular Price Installed $925.00)
40 gallon natural gas heater (Regular Price Installed $1425.00) **TECO Customers! Take advantage of hundreds of dollars back to you in rebates available! We will submit the rebate for you, you get paid!

Installation includes: pan to fit, expansion tank, and haul away of your old heater

*Be sure to mention Talk of The Villages and get $50.00 OFF our installation if your tank applies to the above parameters

Pro Plus Plumbing LLC -
Family Owned and Operated - Prompt and Professional - Serving The Villages for over 20 years!

(352) 427-0337

Text us to prequalify and easily schedule an appointment!

Step 1: Text your name, address, and photos of existing heater to the number above and here (352-427-0337)
Step 2: Provide measurement of height of unit.
Step 3: We give you a text quote. Step 4: Schedule installation (typically can be scheduled within 5 business days or future date that works for you!)

This is simply a scare tactic. Why replace a perfectly functioning water heater? They don't even mention age. Mine is 18 years old and still functioning. You are not getting it any cheaper by replacing it before it breaks.
Sure, if you have some evidence of rust or leaks, you might want to replace. The ad would be more honest if it discussed condition.

[eremite06]

Mine is 20 years old.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

This is simply a scare tactic. Why replace a perfectly functioning water heater? They don't even mention age. Mine is 18 years old and still functioning. You are not getting it any cheaper by replacing it before it breaks.
Sure, if you have some evidence of rust or leaks, you might want to replace. The ad would be more honest if it discussed condition.

The truth is after the warrenty is over on your gas or electric hot water tank, you are gambling on when it's going to fail. Some 6 year tanks which were generally installed in your new home could fail at 7 years, 8 years, 10 years and some have lasted way longer. BUT when they do fail they often leak and if you are not watching it, the leak can cause a lot of water damage over time.

So why is this fact vs fiction? In your hot water tank is an anode rod which sacrifices itself to the corrosive effect of the minerals in the water eating away at the tank. Depending on you water, I can only speak for the water here in the Villages, the anode rod usually is gone by the time the warrenty is over on your tank. After that, it's only a matter of time as to when the tank will get corroded enough to leak. If you have a salt based water softener then the anode rod may get used up quicker. If you have a whole house water filter your tank may last a little longer becasue there won't be a lot of sediment buildup in the tank.

Some diligent people will have their hot water tank serviced and if the anode rod is inspected and changed when it's needed, then yes the tank can last 15 or 20 years but very, very, few people spend the couple hundred dollars to do this maintenance.

Because generally, most people never service their hot water tank and or ever look at it, it's advisable to change the tank after it's warrenty is over on your own power vs on an emergency basis which will cost you double. You don't have to do it immediately but within a year or two or three when a sale or "deal" comes up, it's best to plan to have it replaced.

I know of many homeowners who have had extensive water damage from a leaking hot water tank which negates any savings you would of had by keeping your old tank until it fails. There are exceptions and you will always find "some guy" who responds on a thread like this saying his tank lasted 25 years for example, but this is generally Not the rule.

As for On-demand hot water, since you HAVE to service it once per year or two or it will basically stop working from scale build-up, these units can be replaced when they get beyond their life expectency.

I'm not saying you should take this companies deal but many companies here servicing the Villages offer this from time to time and you should take advantage of it if you find your hot water tank is beyond its warrenty period. The sticker on the side of the tank will tell you the date of manufacturer and the warrenty. Hope this helps.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jrref

The truth is after the warrenty is over on your gas or electric hot water tank, you are gambling on when it's going to fail. Some 6 year tanks which were generally installed in your new home could fail at 7 years, 8 years, 10 years and some have lasted way longer. BUT when they do fail they often leak and if you are not watching it, the leak can cause a lot of water damage over time.

So why is this fact vs fiction? In your hot water tank is an anode rod which sacrifices itself to the corrosive effect of the minerals in the water eating away at the tank. Depending on you water, I can only speak for the water here in the Villages, the anode rod usually is gone by the time the warrenty is over on your tank. After that, it's only a matter of time as to when the tank will get corroded enough to leak. If you have a salt based water softener then the anode rod may get used up quicker. If you have a whole house water filter your tank may last a little longer becasue there won't be a lot of sediment buildup in the tank.

Some diligent people will have their hot water tank serviced and if the anode rod is inspected and changed when it's needed, then yes the tank can last 15 or 20 years but very, very, few people spend the couple hundred dollars to do this maintenance.

Because generally, most people never service their hot water tank and or ever look at it, it's advisable to change the tank after it's warrenty is over on your own power vs on an emergency basis which will cost you double. You don't have to do it immediately but within a year or two or three when a sale or "deal" comes up, it's best to plan to have it replaced.

I know of many homeowners who have had extensive water damage from a leaking hot water tank which negates any savings you would of had by keeping your old tank until it fails. There are exceptions and you will always find "some guy" who responds on a thread like this saying his tank lasted 25 years for example, but this is generally Not the rule.

As for On-demand hot water, since you HAVE to service it once per year or two or it will basically stop working from scale build-up, these units can be replaced when they get beyond their life expectency.

I'm not saying you should take this companies deal but many companies here servicing the Villages offer this from time to time and you should take advantage of it if you find your hot water tank is beyond its warrenty period. The sticker on the side of the tank will tell you the date of manufacturer and the warrenty. Hope this helps.

I agree with most of what you said, except for a few things. If your water heater has an overflow drain pan, place a battery water alarm in it and it will alert you to a leak. My water heater has a valve on the incoming cold water pipe that will allow you to shut off the hot water, but still maintain pressure on the cold water side, so you are not totally without water. I would suggest checking this out. Also, in most cases, a slow leak will not cause any damage if it leaks into the drain pan and is drained to the outside. Also, replacing a water heater in an emergency will not cost double in The Villages. There a several plumbing companies who will replace a water heater in one day or less, and they will not charge a premium price. Mike Scott Plumbing will replace an electric water heater for about $900. I don't think they ever charge an after-hour surcharge.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree with most of what you said, except for a few things. If your water heater has an overflow drain pan, place a battery water alarm in it and it will alert you to a leak. My water heater has a valve on the incoming cold water pipe that will allow you to shut off the hot water, but still maintain pressure on the cold water side, so you are not totally without water. I would suggest checking this out. Also, in most cases, a slow leak will not cause any damage if it leaks into the drain pan and is drained to the outside. Also, replacing a water heater in an emergency will not cost double in The Villages. There a several plumbing companies who will replace a water heater in one day or less, and they will not charge a premium price. Mike Scott Plumbing will replace an electric water heater for about $900. I don't think they ever charge an after-hour surcharge.

I agree, there are several companies who serve the Villages, like Mike Scott Plumbing who will not take advantage of your situation but on the other hand, if you discover your tank leaking and you need to shut off the water to the tank, you will be without hot water for the lenghth of time it takes to schedule and install a replacement. And there are lot's of companies that will charge your "extra" for that same day service. In this situation you will be installing what ever tank they have on-hand, good or bad.

As far as the drain pan is concerned, you are correct, but as I mentioned very few homeowners ever look or maintain or do anything concering their hot water heater after it's installed which is the problem. The newer Rheem and AO Smith and probably others now have a built in leak detection and water shutoff system in their premium water heaters so if the tank leaks you are alerted and can investigate what's going on and take the appropriate action.

I can tell you, I've heard several stories where a hot water tank had a leak, not sure why the pan didn't catch the water, but, the leak eventually did a lot of water damage to the area where the water heater was located and then traveled into connected rooms. In one case, where this happened, the homeowner only fixed the visible damage then when the home was sold the inspection picked up the damage and mold in the walls from the water heater leak.

So at the end of the day, the choice is to do nothing, gamble when the tank leaks and if you don't discover it in time, deal with the consequences. You can "be that guy" who can say his water heater lasted for 25 or 30 years with no maintenance and brag about it here on Talk of the Villages lol. Or you be proactive and maintain the heater and replace it after it's rated life is over under your own power and have the time to research a good unit that fits your needs and a company with a good reputation and price and schedule the install at your convenience.

A hot water heater is not very expensive and some are rated for 12 years so the amount of money you spend being proactive is worth the peace of mind for most here in the Villages.

AND don't forget to check you expansion tank on the water heater. These usually last about 5-6 years and when they fail can cause all kinds of problems with the plumbing in you home and effect the life of your water heater as well. This is another maintenance item most people don't take care of or even know about.

[birdawg]

Do you also change the expansion tank for that price

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by birdawg

Do you also change the expansion tank for that price

Yes, it says that in the OP.

[Proplusplumbingllc]

Originally Posted by eremite06

What brand is your gas heater?

Good morning, sorry for the delayed response. Our gas heater brand is A.O. Smith GCR-40 410 Model

[Proplusplumbingllc]

Originally Posted by birdawg

Do you also change the expansion tank for that price

Yes we do!

[Proplusplumbingllc]

Thank you for your detailed post. We feel that if your hot water heater is 10 years or older, or if you have not routinely checked or maintained the heater, you may find yourself in need of replacing it suddenly due to failure or will suddenly begin to notice issues (leaks, foul odor, lack of hot water or efficiency, etc.) . Luckily for most they find themselves getting many years out of the existing tank but we offer our services (when the time comes) and are happy to be part of Talk of The Villages. Not meant to be scare tactic.

[Proplusplumbingllc]

Thank you for your detailed reply jjref. We feel that if your hot water heater is 10 years or older, or if you have not routinely checked or maintained the heater, you may find yourself in need of replacing it suddenly due to failure or will suddenly begin to notice issues (leaks, foul odor, lack of hot water or efficiency, etc.) . Luckily for most they find themselves getting many years out of the existing tank but we offer our services (when the time comes) and are happy to be part of Talk of The Villages. Not meant to be scare tactic.

[Catalina36]

Your Prices appear High. I suggest getting 3 estimates. You can do this over the phone. I did check with Home Depot and Lowes and they were more expensive then calling a independent plumber. Yes, TECO does have rebates for a new Gas Hot Water Heater. I chose a new A.O. Smith 40 gal Gas Hot Water Heater. I used ROSS Plumbing a independent Plumber Contractor. Very Happy with my Install.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Catalina36

Your Prices appear High. I suggest getting 3 estimates. You can do this over the phone. I did check with Home Depot and Lowes and they were more expensive then calling a independent plumber. Yes, TECO does have rebates for a new Gas Hot Water Heater. I chose a new A.O. Smith 40 gal Gas Hot Water Heater. I used ROSS Plumbing a independent Plumber Contractor. Very Happy with my Install.

It appears they are charging about $500 for the installation but the hot water tank they are offering is the very basic, 6-year warranty model. If I were going to install a new gas or electric hot water tank heater, I would pay a little extra and get the more premium A.O. Smith or Rheem tank with the built-in leak detection and water shutoff. These models usually have a 10–12-year warranty and have better insulation and are the most energy efficient. Since statistically very few people ever maintain their hot water heater, this option will at least let you know when there is a problem. And yes, I would get a couple of estimates. You need to do your homework because a lot of companies, although reputable, sometimes offer "deals" like this one which looks pretty good but for a little extra, you can get a much better tank with the "bells and whistles" that make it much easier to maintain and know automatically if a problem, like a leak ever occurs.