[PaPaLarry]

Been here since 2006, and starting to hear noises in water heater (usually a sign, to think about replacing water heater) We have a gas water heater, and was wondering, if others had the same problem, and had to replace? Also who did you use to replace, and cost (about) of replacement. Ours is a 40 gal, and is sufficient for our home for two people. Thanks

[pjolson]

We just replaced our 11 year old gas water heater. Work was done by Kiley and Sons plumbing who I highly recommend. Cost was between seven and eight hundred dollars. Peoples Gas currently has a $350 rebate offer which offsets almost half of the cost.

[billethkid]

not knowing what type noise but most hot water tanks will emit some sort of noise in the heat cycle....kinda like boiling water nearest the heat sources.

Anytime after 10 years is good timing to keep an eye on their performance.

The last two I replaced were both over 13 years old and there was nothing wrong with either. I just wanted to be ahead of any potential problem.

Get the best deal you can on a heater then find someone to install it....I find is the best value.

[bargee]

Just replaced ours yesterday(14 years old).We went thru the Teco replacement plan.9.99 a month for 60 months,total cost 595.00 billed along with your monthly gas bill.That includes installation

[Fourpar]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

Been here since 2006, and starting to hear noises in water heater (usually a sign, to think about replacing water heater) We have a gas water heater, and was wondering, if others had the same problem, and had to replace? Also who did you use to replace, and cost (about) of replacement. Ours is a 40 gal, and is sufficient for our home for two people. Thanks

Banging sound? Like pops when drawing water? Sounds like mine a few months ago. It is 7 yrs old. But noise doesn't automatically mean you need replacement.
My noise was caused by build up of crusty material in the tank. Gas tanks have a conical shape at the bottom, so debris collects in the low area and when the heat goes on, things start to bubble up. Thus the noise.
Fixed mine by draining the debris out....a lot cheaper than replacing one.
There are a couple of parts that are required to do this: R/R the drain with a ball fixture (allows bigger opening) and to do that requires a double threaded fitting. The folks at Home Depot or Lowe's should be able to help with the hardware.

Also, follow on/off directions in the warranty paperwork for the gas, and draining sequences. Research on-line too.

If uncomfortable with DIY, get a plumber to do it for you.

Good luck,

[Bambi]

40 gallon water heaters are about $350 for a short tank at Lowes. With the $350 rebate from the gas company, your cost is zip except for sales tax. A couple fellows in the "upper North villages" charge $100 per install and $25 if you need it picked up at Lowes. They have done mine and six of my neighbors. The old tank is usually picked up that night by the metal recyclers.

[ijusluvit]

Originally Posted by Bambi

40 gallon water heaters are about $350 for a short tank at Lowes. With the $350 rebate from the gas company, your cost is zip except for sales tax. A couple fellows in the "upper North villages" charge $100 per install and $25 if you need it picked up at Lowes. They have done mine and six of my neighbors. The old tank is usually picked up that night by the metal recyclers.

So, the gas company (TECO) will give you the $350 rebate if you buy the tank anywhere?

Got any contact names & phones for those "upper north guys"?

[Fourpar]

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

So, the gas company (TECO) will give you the $350 rebate if you buy the tank anywhere?

Got any contact names & phones for those "upper north guys"?

..guess that's my gas bill keeps going up.

[Steve & Deanna]

Originally Posted by bargee

Just replaced ours yesterday(14 years old).We went thru the Teco replacement plan.9.99 a month for 60 months,total cost 595.00 billed along with your monthly gas bill.That includes installation

That's great to know. Did you BUY your hot water heater through TECO or are you leasing it? We lease ours up in VT from Green Mt. Power and the cost is $11.50/mo...but, if anything happens to it, they come and take it away and replace with a new or rebuilt. It's a fifty or sixty gallon that we have now and it is electric.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by bargee

Just replaced ours yesterday(14 years old).We went thru the Teco replacement plan.9.99 a month for 60 months,total cost 595.00 billed along with your monthly gas bill.That includes installation

Wow. That sounds pretty decent!!! I assume it was gas, being it's through TECO. Good info for others too. Might try to clean it out first as suggested, but if still makes noise, will go through TECO

[Bay Kid]

Has anyone changed from gas to electric?

[bargee]

It is a purchase not a rental

[carol_piirto]

Bambi,
Do you have names and telephone numbers for those in "the upper north Villages" that can install a tank for $100? That would new fabulous. Thanks! Carol 352-633-0326

[Skip]

Originally Posted by carol_piirto

Bambi,
Do you have names and telephone numbers for those in "the upper north Villages" that can install a tank for $100? That would new fabulous. Thanks! Carol 352-633-0326

So who are they?

Skip

[High pockets]

Call ken Klawiter Your net cost after rebate will be about 250.00. They handle all paperwork and installation and furnish any parts needed. He lives in the villages.