Great video! just installed mine Christmas eve. It started leaking the day before after 28 years in service. Took me 4 hours for removal, and an extra trip back for another part and installation. I'm not very confident in my plumbing skills, but this video made it straight forward and fairly easy.
I just received an estimate for 3450.00 for the purchase of an 800.00 dollar gas water heater and installation. I laughed at the plumber and subtly pushed him the f outta my house.
Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes have changed in the past years. One thing not mentioned is the size of the flue pipe. In some cases for example a 40 gallon gas fired atmospheric (Chimney) draft, water heater with a flue pipe size, was 3" as shown in the video. Most states the size has changed to 4". The water heaters manufactured now, have what is called a "closed combustion chamber". Meaning where the pilot and burner assemblies are, is sealed. That is why there is a spark ignition for the pilot. There are circumstances that still allow 3", but that is an important fact that should have been mentioned, as to specifically check in your area, and circumstance. Due to the potential for Carbon Monoxide to "back draft" into the living space.
These instructions are great had to pull 2 hot water tanks due to flooding and followed these instructions exactly and within 2 hours had both tanks up and running used the Teflon tape that was good for gas or water lines no leaks first try. Thanks for this video.
It would have been great if all the tools** used were listed on your webpage. For example, the exact deburring, copper pipe cutter, air pressure tool and the air pressure gauge tool at 1:37.
It's not clear in the video, but when igniting the pilot, you have to press and hold the control knob while repeatedly pressing the ignite button - once a second for 90 seconds until the indicator light flashes.
@@carlosleiva9406 On that specify model that is being installed, next to the control panel is instructions on how to light the Pilot. In this case it is like Philly Kelly said. Mine too about 20 pushes. I could hear it light and a couple seconds later the light flashed.
Just curious if mortgage company requires a gas heater to be installed by a certified plumber to ensure it’s up to code. Seems like it would be a requirement
And my local hvac company wanted $1500 plus just for for installation. This is maybe a 2-3 hour job max that Can be done with basic tools. That's not including the heater btw.
Quick question - those plastic liner in water connection nipples on top aren't removed ? Just leave them right ? Right in the middle of doing one right now. I've done one before but forgot to leave them in. I think I'm supposed to leave them in.
Great video! I just learned that most water heaters manufactured after April 2015 are wider (and more expensive) than previous models due to gov regulations requiring them to be more energy efficient. You may need a larger stand or drain pan to accommodate. If your water heater is in a tight space, many of the newer models may not even fit.
@@JP1050x they are referring to the new heaters being wider than the older heaters. So when you have an older in a really tight closet or space, then the new heater with the same capacity might not fit. You'll have to downsize and probably add a mixing valve if needed.
I wish all my heaters had this much space Show us a real video where the old heater was sized up to an inch of actual size in a closet vs the new install which has more insulation and is thicker due to new codes
I think that it must not be in a confined space like that; but check with a pro. Definitely check before doing it. Because of the possibility of BOOOM.
A year or more late but to answer your question. If the unit is a gas powered heater you need "make up" air for the fire that heats up the water. If you dont have enough air flow you can get improper combustion which can be detrimental to your health. And electric unit does not need make up air and can be put almost anywhere.
Thanks lowes to share the secrecy behind the heater installation. Shut off the whole house water by turn off the switch outside house, which is more secure to use to avoid your in-house valve broken because long time set in rest. Most house has cold water cross-flow to hot pipe issue. So Turnoff whole house cold water will prevent the hot water pipe keeps running off water after turnoff the heater cold water valve.
Can you cover tankless hot water heaters as well? I've been considering replacing our tank water heater with a tankless model to be able to keep hot water at all times and to avoid just heating water all the time. What do I need to consider when moving to a tankless hot water heater? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Love these videos! Thank you so much!
the problem we always experienced was when two people showered at the same time. water was not as hot. never had that issue with a tank. so over buy on the BTUs to be safe with the Tankless. They are all we ever used overseas, but stateside we use Tank heaters.
If u live un Florida okay...if it snows where u live..keep away...it will not produce enough hot water. U dont hv to take my word for it..but u will remember this response it u dont
Youssef Farhat a drip leg collects moisture in the gas line and is not needed when gas is dry. Worth mentioning drip leg is often confused with sediment trap which collects dirt and debris before it gets into the control unit of an appliance. As always, follow the code requirements of your area and contact a pro if you have questions. Thanks for watching.
Lowe's Home Improvement Thank you for the well-informed response! I did some follow up reading and you are absolutely correct. It appears as though my home inspector conflated the terms "sediment trap" and "drip leg," and that these are commonly confused terms. Still, it seems like sediment traps are to be installed at the entry point of gas into water heaters, furnaces, and boilers for the reason you mentioned. It would have been nice if the video mentioned it, but it's still a great video that I'll refer to in the future! Thumbs up for the great online customer service at Lowe's!
There is a "drip leg", / sediment trap. The drip leg/sediment trap is installed at the bottom of the vertical pipe. In the video, there is a Tee fitting at the bottom of the vertical pipe, the "Bull" (side) of the Tee going to the gas valve, then a short nipple and cap, on the bottom. Obviously due to any moisture, or sediment which will fall into the drip leg, or sediment trap. Whether there is "dry gas" in the area or not, the International Mechanical Code , and the National Fuel Gas Code books, require it !
Just bought an AO Smith Signature Select (Extended Warranty) gas heater. I see no comment in the paper instructions regarding leveling the water heater. I have always seen this in all appliance installations and wondered why it is absent now. The installer of our old heater did a cock-eyed job and I was not present to watch him. He told my wife he installed it crooked because "The plumbing was the limiting factor in his effort." I just figured he wanted to put as little into the job as possible and beat it. SO, now I am doing this job myself 10 years later. Level installations for gas are always important?
Hi, Dolred. Try contacting the manufacturer for level installation procedure. If the prior installer is correct and there are plumbing restrictions causing installation issues probably worth have a pro take a look. Thanks for watching.
Your local metal recycler will likely give you a few bucks for it. Mine gave me $12 for a 75 gal tank, which was better than paying the local waste company $6 to drop it off.
Not plumbers tape it’s Teflon tape plumbers tape is galvanized or plastic with holes used to hang or strap pipe if unable to run t and p discharge pipe out side it needs to be approximately
I have a wood burning stove that is installed over a tiled floor. I also installed tile on the walls. The tile loosened up and is coming off the walls after I used the stove all winter. What can I use to make it adhere to the walls longer?
Michael Eisenbise: Why? It's addressed well in the video -- A full tank makes it easier to remove attachments. I wouldn't drain a tank until I'm ready to remove the supply lines.
Let me ask you a question what if you still have the old time boiler combo with the hot water intake would new boilers still work with it and how do the new boilers work compared to the boiler combo with the water intake
Me and a buddy did this. Funny story, he says now we gonna get this in here? It was sitting on top of a about 3' foundation. I said hold my beer. I grabbed it and lifted it up by myself and it was in. Looked at him, he was scratching his head with jaw dropped. I said what, I take your heavy ass air compressor out of your car all the time
We just had a new boiler installed, but now the hoy water is cold...well it comes out hot for a few seconds but gets cold right away 🤦🏻♀️ I have to wait for someone to come out and fix it. Is there anything I can do to help it?
Don't forget to remove the crappy plastic drain valve on the bottom of your new water heater and replace is with a high quality brass valve and nipple to space it out a bit. A water heater should be drained bi-annually to keep the sediment from building up, and those plastic drain valves don't last.
Brian Williams: Because this is an install video, not a maintenence video. Why would you talk about the anode rod on a brand-new tank? -You wouldn't be looking at the rod for a few years from the install. Most people don't even know there's such a thing!
cisco cruz check the manual that came with the water heater, it should provide detailed installation instructions and contact information for the manufacturer. If you don't feel confident call a pro for help.
jimmie lowe a pipe cutter would seem to be the obvious choice! If you have to ask that, then I suggest you reconsider doing any diy unless your mummy is there to supervise...
it is cracked some where else other then the bottom of the tank; alas the tank maybe 1/2 full then you need 10 people to move it. So drain what is left in the tank.
When you show water dripping from discharge tube, A) what is the pressure gauge shown connected to, to measure the pressure and B) where is the mechanism located to decrease the pressure to below 80 psi?
Have used shark bite fitting . Used behind bathroom wall 13 years ago. Knock on wood I hope I dont jinks myself. Still good . Secrete you have to make sure they are seated properly. Practice
If something like a dryer or a return air vent from the Hvac is too close to the vent of the waterheater that appliance could be pulling it's air so strongly that it pulls the from the waterheater exhaust. To prevent this and outside air vent can be added near the appliance that is hogging the air. The solution at my house was to undercut the bottom of the laundry room door that sealed off the outside air so that fresh air from the house would be pulled to the the laundry to replace the air being exhausted by the dryer.
I just paid $2100 and one month later some pipes are leaking. Stopped leaking by the time they arrived here so now saying it could not be leaking . Although towels were WET absorbing the water leaking. ! Now What.
I stopped at "close all the windows, turn up all the gas." But I was curious so I continued, then I heard words such as solder, debur, etc. I'll just let a pro do this. LOL!
CONGRATULATIONS! OBVIOUSLY YOU 2 ARE THE 2 SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THIS COMMENT SECTION. MY SPIDEY SENSES TELL ME A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE LOVE TO BLOW STUFF UP.
If folks do not want to do such job, fine, get the pro. I am an avid DIY and replacing a water heater is easir than working on an engine. Plus the money saved goes to more tools.
Rob Fern - And the tools necessary to install and test a gas fired water heater properly (not incorrectly as shewn in this video) would cost about £1000.00.
Wallace: Bullshit. After buying the proper replacement tank from a home center and in most cases $30-worth of flex-lines/gas supply line/proper thread-sealant, the rest is lefty-loosey/righty-tighty + close-valve/open-valve for anyone with half a brain. Tank doesn't work after? You re-check your install, and worst-case scenario return the tank for a replacement if faulty.
Does anyone know if those plastic pieces on water heater top connections are supposed to be removed? They're on the inside as well. Are they simply protecting the water connections just before installing it but need to be removed?
Ever notice how all the plumbers and 'master' plumbers only spread fear and contempt while providing no informative content in their comments? Oh well, it's not as if there is a conflict of interest present where they profit upon your ignorance.
@@DragonsRage It's the exploitation that is the crime. I was quoted $3500 for a tank replacement. The unit costs $1500. So $2k of labor for less than a days worth of work and maybe $30 is parts. It's heartless to spread fear and exploit people that lack knowledge.
Not sure if anyone will see this in time but I had a plumber come over to take a look and we don't want to spend 1.4k on an installation so we're doing it ourselves. The plumber wrote out a list of what we need, and in that list there was a 3/4 '' brass nipple 4'' and i have no idea what that is for... also what do we do if the yellow pipe for gas isn't coming off...?
Very nice video. I'd love to do it myself next time since changing all pipes to flexible ones are just very easy job. I live in Massachusetts, is it ok to do it on our own? Or have to be licensed for gas and plumbing works with permit as well by law?
If you do not drown or blow yourself... or anyone else up, what they won't know can't hurt you! The main thing that kills most people though is the carbon monoxide gas leaks when they have defective venting. You can smell natural gas and you can also use water and dish soap to make leaks bubble. Much cheaper and already will have on hand. The part no one likes is hauling a new one in and hauling/disposing of the old one. Especially the disposal.