[billybye]

I give TECO an A PLUS for their program for replacing your hot water heater.
Found mine leaking yesterday morning. Went to Lowe's and was quoted "at least" $800.00 for heater and installation.
Home Depot wanted $1179.00 for same.
Called TECO at 1 pm and had one installed before 4 pm same day. $9.99 a month for 60 months, which is added to your bill monthly. Did not incur any extra charges from plumber that installed unit. One call to TECO is all it took. Less than $600.00.

[ukbill70]

How old was your Heater ? Mine is 16 years old and appears to be in good shape but I'm worried it could start leaking. My Gas Hot water Heaters in Illinois only lasted 6 to 7 years.

Will definitely call TECO when the time comes, I don't think you could buy the unit for that price let alone installed.

[village dreamer]

was that a 40 gal., ele or gas ??

[Ecuadog]

Do you know the brand name and model number of the new water heater? That would be much appreciated.

[Fraugoofy]

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[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

I just did the same thing 2 weeks ago, but paid an extra $45 for the expandable tank. See pic for brand name, model, etc. $10 a month for 60 months, no interest. Great deal for me!

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I wonder who handles this service in my neck of the woods? Country Club Hills. Very nice post. You go on the Very Nice List!

[rubicon]

I replaced my water heater after 9 years just because. I worked through my plumbing company offering a rebate program paid $650 (50 gal Rheem) installed. The expandable tank was included.

I'll replace this one in about 9 years

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I replaced my water heater after 9 years just because. I worked through my plumbing company offering a rebate program paid $650 (50 gal Rheem) installed. The expandable tank was included.

I'll replace this one in about 9 years

Same here 2 years ago. Great deal and unit.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by ukbill70

How old was your Heater ? Mine is 16 years old and appears to be in good shape but I'm worried it could start leaking. My Gas Hot water Heaters in Illinois only lasted 6 to 7 years.

Will definitely call TECO when the time comes, I don't think you could buy the unit for that price let alone installed.

I think the two main factors in heater longevity is water quality and quality of heater. I’ve been a loyal AOSmith customer for a long time. They used to be top of the line but I’m sure there are many superior brands today. In NY gas heaters normally will get 25 yrs. In AZ I got about 8 yrs. In WA I replace every 8 yrs. Since I travel for a living I replace these heaters preemptively. I don’t wait for a leak. Once I learn the average lifespan is 8-10 yrs in my area, I replace at 8 yrs. Plumbers often wonder why I’m replacing a perfectly good heater. If the heater starts to leak while I’m on weeklong trip, the damage can be catastrophic (utility closet in the house).

If you’re a retired plumber please chime in.

[billybye]

Originally Posted by village dreamer

was that a 40 gal., ele or gas ??

40 gallon gas water heater, it comes with a 5 year warranty. Was told if I have a problem, just call TECO and they will send out the installing plumber to fix it.

[billybye]

Originally Posted by ukbill70

How old was your Heater ? Mine is 16 years old and appears to be in good shape but I'm worried it could start leaking. My Gas Hot water Heaters in Illinois only lasted 6 to 7 years.

Will definitely call TECO when the time comes, I don't think you could buy the unit for that price let alone installed.

17 years old. Have been told lifespan in Florida is 12-15 years

[billybye]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I replaced my water heater after 9 years just because. I worked through my plumbing company offering a rebate program paid $650 (50 gal Rheem) installed. The expandable tank was included.

I'll replace this one in about 9 years

Who was the plumber? Mine was not near that price.

[PennBF]

I thought I would pass on an experience we had. It seem TECO replaced our meter and did not tell us which is needed to ensure the "expandable tank" is also replaced if necessary. We were home one day and heard a very loud bang. The pipe in the guest bathroom blew out, we got about a 2 foot hole in the wall and water was coming out with very high power. Lucky we were home, shut the water off to the house and called our plumber. It appears the expandable tank caused the problem and it was replaced. The fault was that we were not told the meter had been replaced!

[billybye]

Originally Posted by PennBF

I thought I would pass on an experience we had. It seem TECO replaced our meter and did not tell us which is needed to ensure the "expandable tank" is also replaced if necessary. We were home one day and heard a very loud bang. The pipe in the guest bathroom blew out, we got about a 2 foot hole in the wall and water was coming out with very high power. Lucky we were home, shut the water off to the house and called our plumber. It appears the expandable tank caused the problem and it was replaced. The fault was that we were not told the meter had been replaced!

What did meter have to do with expandable tank? Doesn't meter just measure how much gas you use?
Did plumber blame it on meter? Maybe tank was at fault?

[N44125]

We used the TECO 'deal' about 6 months ago...sounded too good to be true, but we went ahead anyway. Turned out to be exactly as advertised. Great experience. Installer recommended the expansion tank be replaced, we did and paid him directly...$35. Would highly recommend.