I installed my new water heater today using this video as my guide. It was VERY helpful, so thank you very much for the upload! Doing it myself saved me $1,100.

A lot of good info for the typical homeowner to install their own water heater….as a plumber there is a lot of stuff I would do differently but for the average non plumber homeowner it’ll definitely work and save them money, and that’s what matters (along with safety first), good job

@poncegsx

Жыл бұрын

plumber here. alot of people are going to have issues later because of this, possibly flood and or hurt themselves. Thats why we are specialist. not this clown.

@jordank1203

Жыл бұрын

What would you have done differently? Use M.I.P by pex adapters instead of shark bite?

@neocollective

Жыл бұрын

@@jordank1203 Absolutely, I cannot think of a scenario where I'd use yark bites, other than for a quick and temporary emergency fix. And would never cut all of the pex so close to the wall, in case you need to redo things some day. Also, as far as I know code requires a disconnect for the electrical feed right on that wall, I thought that was the case pretty much anywhere.

@rcf8367

10 ай бұрын

Yup, and there’s no reason to tape & dope those heater nipples as, the flex pipe has rubber nitrile end seal washers ….

@gabrielo8922

10 ай бұрын

I also would not wrap the electrical cable to an uninsulated hot water line. When electrical cables get hot, the resistance in the wire increases, so it requires more power to do the same job - less efficient, but also seems more prone to failure. And I don’t cut the wire to length, I give myself extra. It sucks when you need to make a change in the future and the cable is a little too short.

So thorough and simple to follow. Thanks man!

Had to buy a new one over the weekend and bought this exact model at lowes and installed it with my dad. Your video helped tremendously. Was easier than I expected and didn't take long at all

@69Curtdog

6 ай бұрын

Just bought the same one today.

Really good, thanks a whole bunch. Very clear and concise.

Great info, concise, well explained and well presented information, thank you!

Multi talented Kenny , am looking forward to add all this knowledge to my plumbing experience someday.

Fantastic video , quick and detailed and well instructed , Thank you brother.

Good job! I'm inspired and confident after watching.

Just want to thank you for this tutorial, our brand new water heater kept leaking after several attempts and frustration, putting the joint compound around the thread after plumber’s tape made it a done deal with the leak… thank you so much !!

I don't normally do that, but you're the BEST Man!!!!! You just save my butt $1000 Man!!!! the manufacturer agrees to replace my water heater, but I will need a plumber, these SOB wants $1000, after watching this video I am confident I can save that money. Thank you!!!!!

Great video! It addressed all of my questions. Also, awesome video quality.

This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. kzread.infoUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).

This was excellent!! I could not have done it without it!!!!!

Thanks for this. This was a HUGE help!

Just bought my UNI-T Digital Clamp Meter, and will follow your instructions to try to fix my water heater ......Thanks for your sharing

Everything work perfect thank you for posting this. The details helped a bunch.

I bought this water heater kzread.infoUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.

great video , thanks , I have changed several out through different house over the years , & your video is very helpful

Excellent video, thank you very much. I will DIY mine.

Good job. Our jurisdiction requires 2 extra steps. Electrical disconnect within 3 ft of the water heater, and the discharge pipe on the t & p valve has to be strapped to the tank near the bottom. Plumb on!

I really enjoyed watching that video. Great explanation and installing of the tank

A lovely, clear video as usual! Your presentation and speaking skills are top-notch. My area (North Carolina) requires an electrical shut off, an expansion tank, and strapping as well, for anyone who is curious about possible code variations. And maybe conduit, I'm not sure on that one.

@arsbadmojo

Жыл бұрын

Also in North Carolina, also need a permit to DIY: "a permit is required...of any plumbing system except that in any one- or two-family dwelling unit a permit shall not be required for the connection of a water heater that is being replaced, provided that the work is performed by a person licensed under G.S. 87- 21, who personally examines the work at completion and ensures that a leak test has been performed on the gas piping, and provided the energy use rate or thermal input is not greater than that of the water heater which is being replaced, there is no change in fuel, energy source, location, capacity, or routing or sizing of venting and piping, and the replacement is installed in accordance with the current edition of the State Building Code.

Very effective video. Thank you

Thank you so much. Your video is by far the best one.

Guy just quoted $750 for an install excluding the heater. Not the most expensive compared to other comments here, but 750 is 750. Thanks!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Ай бұрын

It’s all about DIY to save a ton of money! I’m glad I could help you out. Good luck with your project!

Thank you, I hope you will have a tankless/water on demand install in the future.

Best video I've seen on the subject!

Very supportive ! Thank you !

@TheExcellentLaborer

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! You are welcome!

Great video, thank you.

Awesome video. I loved the way you explained everything. Thank you!

@TheExcellentLaborer

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. I hope you find this video helpful. You’re welcome!

You saved me. Thank you for this video 💖

Best electric water heater installation video ❤

@TheExcellentLaborer

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment!

You are a life saver man. I learn from you all the time. Thank you so much for sharing this.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! I’m glad I can help you out. Good luck with your projects!

@RunE076

9 ай бұрын

Oh God, I can’t even imagine how awful your repairs look 😂

all man your a life saver thanks I could not fig out which size I needed for my house of 2 all the 50 and 40 gal are very expensive so 30 gal for use is find thank you bro bro

awesome video! thanks!

Thank you for this video. My hot water stopped being hot the other morning. There have been some interesting morning in the shower. 🤣🤣 I am planning on changing it myself tomorrow morning.

Great video! 👍

Great video as usual

Thanks, appreciate your details info

Well done, Thank you

the presentation and the video are so clear thank you for educating us... Thank you.

@TheExcellentLaborer

6 ай бұрын

So nice of you! I hope it helps!

Awesome video! Thank you!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Some jurisdictions require a metallic relief valve waste,earthquake strap and a vacuum breaker. Also the the appliance disconnect either within 6 ft or in sight of the water heater.

Fantastic!

That was excellent!

@TheExcellentLaborer

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

I’m very jealous of your skills.

Helpful 👍

I just installed one. Nice video thanks bro.

@jaytravel-12

3 ай бұрын

how it going so far

I just installed the very same heater thanks for your video

@jaytravel-12

3 ай бұрын

hows it going so far

Really good video

Thanks very informative.

@TheExcellentLaborer

6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome Angie!

I recommend checking out table 501.1 from UPC to properly size your water heater. It goes by first hourly rating of the water heater. I am a plumber and that is how we size our water heaters to best accommodate our customers.

Excellent video!

@TheExcellentLaborer

5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

Good information thanks 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Good luck with your project!

Perfect and well done

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

thank you for this great video...

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 ай бұрын

I always try to put as much information in the video as possible. Thanks for watching!

Great task,

Good Job👌

Not sure if conduit is required by NEC code. Curious if taping orange wiring directly to hot water pipe, will it be a safety concern? Code is various across the country though.

Now I know why BOTH fittings leaked. I did one wrap with the Teflon tape and no Pipe dope. :( I like the SharkBite fittings better too. I will redo the water fittings today. Thank you for this VERY helpful video!

Thank you 🙏

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Thanks! Currently a job challenged DYIr… :-) Have watched your series over past 24 hours. It has been helpful. I have decided that I am going to upgrade to a new electrical panel because of you! Still have concerns, perhaps I’ll send you a question regarding sub panel(s). Peace brother!

@TheExcellentLaborer

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support! I’m going to be doing a video on my sub panel in the future. Stay tuned!

EXCELLENT!! When my electric water heater was replaced (in 2011), the person who installed it placed the (horizontal in my case) pressure relief valve pipe RIGHT OVER the anode. Now I can't replace the anode because the pressure relief valve pipe prevents access to the anode - please advise how to move the tank without disturbing the pressure relief valve pipe, thank you from a new subscriber!

Great vid... I think I can do this... tomorrow's project (remember to turn the breaker off)

@rcairflr

8 ай бұрын

Do what you want , but I am warning you not to use those shark bite junk. Use solid copper lines all the way to your water heater.

Love doing water heaters. Most of the ones I've done are gas. One thing for code in our area, we would have to have the wire in flex conduit or rigid on electric water heaters. With gas that have a power vent the cord can be exposed and taped to the cold side because of heat on the wire coating. AOSmith water heaters are a good brand with a great warranty. The flex lines are a big time saver as well. Most jobs hear are basement jobs and need to be 3-4" off the ground if the unit doesn't have a factory buildup so they don't rust out from sitting on the cement floor. I've replaced many from that issue. Happy New Year to you Josh and I always love hammering the like button. 👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Using flex conduit is something I have heard some areas require. That is a good thing to check. I have not installed a gas water heater but have seen them. I have had good luck with AOSmith and Rheem. Yes the flex lines also help in areas with earthquakes from what I understand as well. My uncle actually had one rust out from setting on the floor like you mentioned. Happy 2023 to you as well David. Take care!

Bravo!

Good video bro, I do commercial plumbing out of local 60 I am an apprentice. Trying to get some side work to make ends meet since they barely pay us anything (even though I’m doing mechanic work) . Thanks for the video

@aaronbaraiya3692

Жыл бұрын

How much do you get paid?

@reachfortruth1976

8 ай бұрын

​@@aaronbaraiya3692I'm not sure about him but I'm an apprentice and make 18 an hour

Good job sr

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricardo!

That fact that Lowe's contractors charge as much as they do to do this is insane. I will definitely be doing it myself. Thank you

@Sean-Aviation

Жыл бұрын

Are you buying the same brand? is it good? btw how do you drain and get rid of the old tank?

@JScruggs94

Жыл бұрын

@Sean Yes I bought the same brand. You can drain it by hooking up a hose to the drain faucet on the very bottom. I also drained some of it by taking off the water pressure valve and emptying it into a tub from there because it was faster where I had so much build up. Just know that as soon as you take it off it will start pouring out. As far as getting rid if the old one I just hauled it to the local dump.

@Sean-Aviation

Жыл бұрын

@@JScruggs94 Thanks. Did you purchase it from LOWES? was it heavy after it was drained? some of my PEX brass fittings are corroded and slightly leaking most are fine. I'm on well water. but i do wonder why some corroded some not. i suspect the rings were not cramped too tight and leaked....some say to replace with plastic but Josh advised to use the brass ones....

@JScruggs94

Жыл бұрын

@Sean Yeah I got it from Lowe's. It wasn't all too heavy after being completely drained. As far as the corroded fitting I'm not really sure.

@Sean-Aviation

Жыл бұрын

@@JScruggs94 Thanks. LOWES has three. 50 gallons short and tall which i assume the same with different tank height. another is 55 gallons. Tried to find some info on the difference but other than the 5 extra gallons i couldn't find. strange that its cheaper than the 50. Homedepot offer the Rheem Performance. have you considered this option before deciding to go with the AO Smith?

Loved this video. You saved me $$$$$$$. I owe you a beer brother.

@TheExcellentLaborer

6 ай бұрын

Glad you loved it! Appreciate you watching my content. Stay tuned!

Very good video and clear instructions. However, I miss the expansion tank. It should be installed everywhere by now except maybe in places where there are no backflow prevention devices.

Just bought a new one old one was gas this ones electric so il let ya know if your video taught me anything lol 🍻 or if I had to call my buddy who can fix anything 😉👍

Should’ve installed a J- Box on the wall and run a conduit, Greenfield,to the electrical connection on the water heater. P.S I used shark bite on a hot water heater, and the plastic part that sticks out started deteriorating and begin leaking on the hot side after four years only use them if I have to. And in the open.

@DFVIDZHipHopLyrics

Жыл бұрын

I don't think any inspector would approve of that wiring. Could use j-box or pass conduit through wall. As long as wire is not bare like this guy did

Great videos! I’ve learned a lot. I have pex in my rv and just installed a new dometic toilet. The prob I have is that the space is very tight and I had to bend the pex to a 90 degree angle to get it attached to the toilet. The old toilet had the water pedal on the left side and the new one has it on the right, so I had to extend the pex and then bend it to connect it to the toilet. The pressure in the rv is about 35-40 psi. Will the pex fracture over time with it bent like that? Thanks for your advice!

Self-adhesive waterproof membrane easy to construct,no need torch flame and spray costing

Carhartt hat, this guy's the real deal.

Hey josh. Any video about how to run the romex (#10) from the circuit box to the WH? Thanks good job as always 👍

Really good info. Thanks! Question? What's you take on tankless water heater? We presently have a gas water heater and going to replace it in the near future, it's currently 15 years old. Appreciate your input.

I came to this video because I’m having a hot water heater installed as I type this. My landlord is paying for it and we went from gas to electric. The contractor has literally been here all day he came at 10:30am and it’s now 7:27pm. I’m just glad it’s getting done but I didn’t think it would take so long

I like cold water heaters instead

Dont forget to deburr your copper pipes if your using shark bite fittings.

Great video! Only question is why fasten electricity to hot water outlet? Could the wire melt due to heat?

@icin4d

29 күн бұрын

No. Plastics melt at a much higher temperature than that of the hot water. I personally wouldn't attach electrical wire to any pipe that carries water.

Always test your tester on a known live wire.(ceiling light that is on is great)

I think it's funny how all these trollers continuously say "It's not a hot water heater, it's a water heater", duh! How many times does it need to be said before it becomes redundant? I believe every DIY'er knows what to expect to learn by reading the title. From a DIY'er myself I would suggest reading the constructive comments and watch more videos then do what works for you. A little research goes a long ways. All in all job well done sir! Thank you very much!!

@Nolaman70

2 ай бұрын

It a cold water heater.

Sharkbite king 🤴

🇺🇸❤🇵🇷 Thank you for your help bro. Help me a lot.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad I could help you!

By the way, the NEC states that there should be conduit around the electrical wire. Also, I wouldn't recommend securing the 30amp wire to a metal pipe.

@MikeMazzaschi

10 ай бұрын

Conduit requirement can vary by location of water heater and the jurisdiction. YMMV.

@Nolaman70

2 ай бұрын

Hot metal pipe.

Hello Mr Josh which way you prefer on installing a geyser you prefer installing it inside the ceiling or on top of the roof??

Whay not an expansion tank? I am about to replace mine. I currently do not have one but I am reading everywhere that it is code now. Is it really important?

Nice! just so others know if you are governed by UPC code t and p must go to another source not the pan (prohibited) and no less than 6 inches more than 18 from floor. Also Im no sparkey but exsposed wiring like that dont fly here we use conduit like armor flex? lastly a plumber would never wrap teflon tape around a nipple that has a water flex connection the reason is there is a rubber hose washer that seals it just like a garden hose we dont use tape and dope on garden hoses either as it prevents the fitting screwed on and sealing at the washer. other wise it looks good

Some areas require a piece of EMT conduit stubbed above the ceiling so no wire is exposed.

Thank you for NOT using "Shorts" video. "Shorts are hard to see & hard to interact with. KZread forces this stuff onto people. So.. Thank you for not uploading to shorts.

No you can not add a hot water shut off valve! Unless you would like to create an IED...

You look exactly like my buddy, Blake Bowman

Do you have to grimp the pex pipe to the fitting or just sliding it in will lock it in place?

In my jurisdiction, I had to have a breaker box adjacent to the hot water tank, even though there was 40 amp 240 volt breakers at the house panel. From the adjacent breaker box, to the tank, I had just enough slack to make a secure connection. (about 6 feet). My tank's electrical connection is/was at the bottom third electrical entry to the tank.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience!

Thanks, nice job, please say ,Cold water Heater, not Hot water heater.

I hammered the like button and now i have a broken ipad.What should i do next?

The best video on KZread about an electric water heater. I'm thinking about replacing my gas heater with one of these electric ones, the reason it's because the chimney runs in the middle of a bedroom in second floor. Do you think is more expensive to run an electric heater vs natural gas?. Thank you very much😊

@davidmarquardt9034

8 ай бұрын

An Electric water heater is maybe cheaper to buy since I think they are simpler to build. However, it takes about 3 kilowatts to equal the BTU,s (British Thermal Units) in 1 Therm of natural gas (a therm is equal to 1,000 cubic feet of gas). So just to break even with gas, electricy would have to be 3 times cheaper. Also gas has a higher recovery rate (how fast it can reheat cold water) than electric. The only advantages electric heaters have is; since you don't need a vent, you can locate them anywhere you can run water and wires. Or you have to use them because gas is not available in your location. I like electricy, in that it is so versatile, you can make light, run moters, ext. But when it comes to heating, there are more efficient ways to do it.

@philshock3805

7 ай бұрын

My house is 100% electric ... how I wish I had the option for gas. lol