[mpalazzola]

Originally Posted by PugMom

thx for sharing this valuable info. by any chance, do you recommend a tankless heater? someone told me it serves hot water without waiting 2mins or so for it to warm up

A central Tankless works well in Flordia, due to the high-temperature inlet water temp. They save you space, giving you a new closet to store junk, where your old water tank was. BUT they will not make your kitchen sink water hot instantly. That requires a 2nd "demand tankless heater" in the cabinet next to the sink. Or a recirculating pump.

[Hape2Bhr]

Originally Posted by RMarkland

If you install the tankless in the same location as the original, it will take just as long for the water to get to the faucet. Now if you move the tankless closer to the end use location it will be much quicker. Best solution is a recirculating pump. You place it at the most distant faucet location. It requires a 120 volt receptacle to plug into. It connects into the hot and cold water lines. Mine had a timer, and also a thermostat. During the selected times, it would pump the hot water into the cold water line, and continue to do that until hot water is at that location. You do not waste any water since you are recirculating it. Cost installed approx $500. Your only issue will be that the cold water will be somewhat warmer during the selected recirculate times.

It makes no sense to recirculate the hot water thru your cold water line at its furthest point from the heater. A new pipe should be run back from your hot water furthest point to the inlet pipe near/at the water heater.

[Pbthrockm@msn.com]

Way to high. Should be $800. Price what it is to buy one line at Lowe’s and Home Depot and get install price.
Always get quotes from several providers.

[bp243]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Mike Scott Plumbing, 352-748-9111

Interesting...looks like there are different numbers for Mike Scott Plumbing. The number that I listed is the number that we used. Looked it up on the website and another number is listed as (352) 237-2888, so guess that there are several.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by bp243

Interesting...looks like there are different numbers for Mike Scott Plumbing. The number that I listed is the number that we used. Looked it up on the website and another number is listed as (352) 237-2888, so guess that there are several.

That number is the Ocala number. The Villages number is 352-748-9111.

[Olyrain]

Originally Posted by skarra

It's been a while since I replaced one, and I'm shocked at a quote for over $2K for a 10 year tank.

Anyone confirm if this is the right ballpark? I guess it's been too long since I had this done. (I was expecting half that price)

Research water heaters. I was surprised to with a cursory look that 12 year water heaters are cheaper perhaps because they are more popular with more models. At Home Depot
Just google water heaters.

[Giolinh]

Apply thru gas company for a tankless hot water heater--monthy payments added to gas bill or cash price of under $1300 --Plus save $ on future bills. Tip if you do this, have a pump added to give you "instant" water--perhaps thru another company -switch for pump can be anywhere-mine is in kitchen-but you can press it on way to bath--used it for many years in Japan and now USA(we are way behind in bathroom amenities)

[Arl]

Call Scott’s plumbing we had it put in last year 1/4 of that price. Also call the
Gas company and you can pay 10.00 a month no interest if you want to.

[kkingston57]

Just had a new 40 gallon tank replaced by Mike Scott plumbing for less than $850

[Phil D]

We replaced our water heater 2 years ago it cost around $700 to $800. Look in on your water heater to see who did your plumbing when the house was built call them .

[wmcgowan]

Originally Posted by skarra

It's been a while since I replaced one, and I'm shocked at a quote for over $2K for a 10 year tank.

Anyone confirm if this is the right ballpark? I guess it's been too long since I had this done. (I was expecting half that price)

Just replaced a gas 50 gal water heater - bradford smith - made in USA and also had 2 valves replaced ( shutoff and humidifier tap ) total out the door was $1650 - may be a little higher than most but I dont always but the cheapest - included a pan and a expansion tank. Probably took the guy 2 hours with next day service - very satisfied

[Juniper]

Mike Scott Plumbing replaced mine last week.
Plumber spoke of a rebate (they handle) etc., so all in was 700.00 even.
Plumber accessed & proposed, left & returned w/ one & completed install by lunch time.