Shout out for Mike Scott plumbing
 

Yesterday morning discovered water on the garage floor. Water heater overflow pan was full could see it had run out overnight.
Called Scott at 8:30 and had an appointment between 2 & 6 in the afternoon.
Their guy arrived at 12:15 and finished replacement of our 19 year old hot water heater at 3:00.
From the phone call to completion of the job, all very professional, no talk of upcharging or other bs.
Submitted the rebate to TECO late in the afternoon.
Would recommend them for you plumbing needs.

I agree. Mike Scott Plumbing is not the cheapest, but they will give you a fixed price in advance and are available at any time. They have been to my house twice in the past few months. Very reliable.

Mike Scott has done a nice job for me a couple of times. They're my go-to plumber

Mike Scott, took care of 2 leaks on my stepsons trailer, very reasonable cost and very reasonable response time.

My tankless hot water heater stopped working - of course just as visitors arrived.

Mike Scotts team was out within two hours, replaced the cheap toy like Chinese gas pressure regulator with a much more robust unit and we were back in business.

Mary & I have used Mike Scott for years and have never been disappointed with the service or pricing.

Len & Mary, the retired half of Investment Painting Contractors.

We too agree on Mike Scott Plumbing.

Hi Gracie!

I second Mike Scott! They corrected horrible and sub-standard work done by a previous plumber I hired. Excellent customer service, cost is reasonable, and their work quality is outstanding!

Mike Scott is always a winner, winner. Chicken Dinner.

Another vote for Mike Scott. Garbage Disposal died (15 years old), they replaced same day. It appears they have a fixed cost of $240…parts and labor in TV. Great job.

I never understand why people wait years and then have a flood instead of just replacing you at seven year or five year or nine year warranty water heater at the proper time.

Had an emergency and Mike Scott showed up within an hour to fix the problem. There was no charge because it was covered under the new house warranty. I highly recommend this company. Their response, knowledge, and professionalism was outstanding.

Warranties have very little to do with the useful lifespan of any product. If everyone did as you say, manufacturers would shorten their warranties to sell more products. The average lifespan of almost every product, including water heaters, is much longer than their warranty. Typically, new vehicles are only warranted for 3 years, and most other products have only a one year warranty.

How refreshing to see unanimous praise for a local contractor. That’s the result of years of hard work and treating people right. Good for him! I know who I’ll be calling the next time I need a plumber.

Actually not totally correct. Depending on your water, the anode rod which slows the corrosion in the hot water tank will only last so long. Usually it’s expended by the time the water heater warranty is done. After that, It’s a gamble on when the minerals, etc, start eating away at the inside of your tank. We replaced a neighbors hot water heater at 7 years old here in the Villages and removed the anode rod and confirmed this. That said, if you are a gambler then do nothing and wait for the tank to leak then replace it and any water damage that might occur. Rarely, the tank just lets loose but that can also happen and then you will be in a world of hurt. So it’s actually best to plan on replacing the water heater after the warranty is done. Here in the Villages the original tank is warrantied for 6 years. You can purchase a new one with a 12 year warranty. The idea is to replace the tank as planned maintenance vs paying double when the tank leaks or lets loose for an emergency replacement. I’ve also heard of insurance companies cancelling your policy if you don’t replace the heater after a certain period. Hope this helps!

Apparently, there are a lot of gamblers who own water heaters. I don't know anyone who has replaced a 6-year-old water heater that was working fine because of "planned maintenance".

Please explain more about the TECO Rebate form you submitted. Are you now using electric or gas to heat your water? What were you using to heat your water? Where did you obtain the form? Which Village do you live in? Here's my understanding of the Program:

Rebate Amounts
Depending on your current setup and the type of water heater you choose, rebate amounts vary:

Natural Gas Water Heater Options Replacing an Electric Water Heater Replacing a Natural Gas Water Heater
Tank Water Heater $550 $350
ENERGY STAR Tank Water Heater $650 $400
Tankless Water Heater $700 $550
It’s important to note that the rebate amount cannot exceed the total cost of the equipment, installation, and any necessary piping or venting.

You understand rather well.
Was Using gas.
Now using gas.
Got form on web site.
Which village I live in is irrelevant.
To fully understand here is the web site.
Rebates

what was the cost, I am looking to replace mine

$1200. 50gal