Gas Water Heater Died
Last night our old gas water heater died. It was leaking from the seams and it’s time to replace. Our question is who is best to do this work? Keyspan? Sears? Also, we have a 50 gallon for 2 people (2nd apartment has it’s own water heater). Is this to large for our needs? Should…
Last night our old gas water heater died. It was leaking from the seams and it’s time to replace. Our question is who is best to do this work? Keyspan? Sears?
Also, we have a 50 gallon for 2 people (2nd apartment has it’s own water heater). Is this to large for our needs? Should we buy smaller, 40 galons? We don’t run dishwasher, just basic water usage inside the house.
Thanks Master Plvmber, I do think is a valid point. Went with keyspan, as they where the only one’s that i found to do the job right away. I got a 12 year part and tank waranty, where keyspan is the only person i have to callfor service. Hopefully this water heater will last longer than the old 5year warranty one (which lasted around 15 years). Time will tell.
Just wondering (no “right” answer here).
Does the quality of the installation matter to you?
Why aren’t you asking local plumbing companies?
Do you know what that warranty gets you if the appliance fails?
Thanks for the comments. I called keyspan and they gave me a quote for a 40gal of $690 + $25 to remove the old one. 12Yr warranty.
My husband went to Sears and they quoted him $1200 for a 50gal. I’m still researching, but might go with keyspan as they can install on Monday. Thanks again.
Unless, you have some outstanding usage demand such as frequently filling a whirlpool tub or simultaneous showers, etc., a 40 gallon water heater is fine for two people.
We’ve had adequate hot water for three people with a 40 gallon tank. For that matter, even the old 30 gallon tank on the 25 year old water heater* we found when we bought our house was adequate after we installed a water-saving shower head.
*A 1950 model with a monel metal tank–lasted about 35 years–they don’t build them like THAT anymore.