Well spent 20 years in Atascocita and never had to replace the h

Isn't it crazy.. We had our gas meter replaced last week and when he came in to relight the water heater it wouldn't light. So he tagged it.. DH couldn't get it lit and I was of course checking out prices.. Its kinda old, maybe 12 years... but makes crazy noises so i thought it was a gonner.. DH managed to get it lit, but yea... crazy.. I don't think you are "allowed" to install them yourself any more, but DH sure would have..

We were thinking about those electric water heaters that hang on the wall in the garage. My son is a contractor so we've already replaced the two regular tanks in the attic . We have an electric one at his warehouse and it works great.

CarolS :
Tankless, but I recommend gas, not electric. I've had mine for 13-14 years now, no problems at all.

bodyboy : 10 years too long.Y'all, traditional heaters are only meant to survive 8-12 years. There are no warning signs. When they go out, they go out. You def don't want this if yours is on the 2nd floor (dumbest building move I've ever seen. What could go wrong?).Ask me how I know.

I replaced mine 40 gal back in 2005 Got a tankless gas I haven't had an issue until they came out replaced after they replaced my meter About 2 years ago . About a month after they afterward it wouldn't ignite when I turn on the hot water. I played with it for awhile but it was an intermittent problem . I had a plumber come he had the same problem he quoted be $ 5000.00 to replace . I played with it for about another day and then it started working again and has been fine ever since. Nothing like hot water all the time for as long as you want it and no keeping it hot when your not using it.

brightlights :
I think ours is over 30 years old. 😳

My house built in 1992 I need to do this How do I know? Well, there is never enough for A HOT BATH SO I JUST TAKE A SHOWER!

brightlights : Been there. Done that. Got the wet T-Shirt.

bodyboy :
Glad you were able to DIY%

Andi7 : Tell Delores to grab her bikini!

bodyboy : it is amazing how much pricier they've gotten over the years.

I replaced mine a year or two ago, and it's in the attic. Bought and installed an electric hoist to make life easier. Flush them every year or two so the crap doesn't build upBetween the thermocouple and the starting unit, there isn't much that can fail other than the tank itself.