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This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a rusted, ready-to-burst fitting. (See below for a shopping list and tools....
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BetaOnce the water heater is drained, you can proceed to disconnect the old hot water outlet. This is typically a pipe or hose that connects the water heater to the hot water supply in your home. Use a wrench or pliers to loosen the connection and remove the old outlet. Be careful not to damage any other components of the water heater during this ...
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BetaLearn how to install a replacement gas or electric water heater in less than a day with Family Handyman. See detailed pictures and step by step instructions to restore your hot water in no time. ... Solder new copper adapters to 6-in. lengths of 3/4-in. copper and screw the assemblies into the hot water outlet and cold water inlet ports in the ...
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BetaThis is different from a gas-fired water heater, in which a gas-fired burner heats the water. The heating element is controlled by a thermostat located on the outside of the hot water heater. To replace a failing electric hot water heater or install a new one, you need a dedicated electric wire and a cold-water supply line.
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BetaThe humble water heater plays an essential role in modern household comfort, but you may not think about it until it fails to deliver hot water for your daily needs. Most water heater installations last the long haul, toiling in near silence as you take showers, wash clothing and dishes, and clean up household messes for 10 to 15 years.
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BetaProfessional installation can add $150 to $450 to the cost of replacing a standard tank-style water heater, so some experienced DIYers look to the possibility of installing it themselves, though it's important to note that this is not a project for beginners. Replacing a water heater will require the DIYer to make both plumbing connections as well as wiring or gas hookups, plus a vent ...
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BetaConnect the valve to the hot- and cold-water supply and the outlet pipe. If additional soldering is needed, maintain a safe distance from the valve because excessive heat may cause damage. Step 3: Turn the Water On
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BetaThe minerals in the water and electrolysis will attack metals in the water heater and supply plumbing. The water heater has/had a metal anode rod that serves as a sacrificial hunk of metal for them to eat instead of eating the tank itself or the associated metal parts. Depending on the water in your area the anode rod might last a year, it ...
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BetaWe had an electric water heater that had a badly corroded connection between the flexible supply line and the heat-trap nipple. I show you the entire process...
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BetaInstalling a new water heater unit begins with the removal of the old heater. If you've got an electric water heater, replace it with another, unless you're willing and able to run gas line and exhaust vents. If you've got a gas hot water heater, stick with gas, unless your breaker box has room for a new 240-volt circuit.
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