That old one got some good use from 86 to 22! My plumber buddy was shocked when I told him mine was made in 96. Unfortunately mine has started leaking at the top from rust so I'll be putting a new one in this week. Thanks for the concise video, exactly what I was looking for.
@@doodledinky So I ended up replacing mine and oh boy what a difference it made. The old heater would have times it didnt wanna get all that warm even with the temp gauge set to 2 or 3 and I could use full hot water in a shower... the new one however... wow. I have it set to the normal "hot" and it is still extremely warm which is great since we dont use nearly as much hot water. Be careful the first time you use hot water after installing yours, chances are its gonna be quite a bit warmer than you first expect lol.
Nice job. I had to laugh cause you used the old rusty vent screws on the new one. Whatever works, I'm going to do the same thing if I can't find the right size in my box.
@@frankb1 That's what I thought too. Replacing mine this weekend too. Put one in before my Dad passed, he has been gone for over 25 years so I got a lot of use from it
Mine goes out every rainstorm. Previous owner thought it was a great idea to put it outside next to the leaking patio awning. Looking foward to building a box and replacing the whole unit to all the rust 🙄
Just curious. I have a gas shutoff beside the tank so do i really need to go to the main gas pipe and cut it all off? That means i have to reset my furnace pilot and everything?
22 years? mine started leaking this Friday after 5 years. Rheem 40 gal. It still under warranty but the installation has to be paid by me AGAIN. The video makes it look easy to replace the tank, wonder if I should try it myself. hmmmm
It uses the heat from the pilot light to generate electricity, which is transmitted to the circuitry in the control panel via a brass tube. The thermocouple produces small amounts of electricity, but the control panel’s electrical requirements are small.
Nice upload. I wish I had gas, but our hood is all-electric. Next water heater I get will be a hybrid, as they can exhaust cold air in my garage in the summer. Also, they have a long guarantee. I would add go with a name brand like rheem, Bradford white, etc. in case you need parts you don't wanna try to find parts for some unknown foreign brand. I've heard most are the same though, just rebranded. Did you consider a tankless? If I had gas, that would be the way I would go. Hope you get another 35 years outta this one.
I looked at tankless water heater‘s, but they cost a lot more money, even if you factored in the government rebates, and my gas bill is already really low. So I decided to go with another big tank water heater. Also, if there’s ever a water outage, I have 40 gallons of water in the tank.
Why do none of these videos show how to hardwire the electric breaker? That's what I need to know... or are the breakers in the box incase I have an electric heater?
@@hoohoohoblin Not always true, high efficiency heaters are often power vent units that require an electrical connection. The one you replaced is a passive vent that doesn't require any additional power.
"it's not that heavy you can lift it by yourself" haha you gotta understand most people can't. You're stronger than avg. I'm stronger than avg but my dimensions are smaller than yours (5'10" and not a great reach) and did it myself awkwardly but I guarantee many people couldn't. For me wrapping my arms around the thing was the hard part. If I can get a good grip no problem, but that was hard
@@hoohoohoblin - Same. No regrets! The only bummer was, it was dented when I got it home so I had to put it back in the truck, take it back and get another one. Oh, and I had to take it up a small set of stairs but I managed
Were you able to do it on your own? How hard was it? My mom’s water heater just went out, and everyone I’ve called is trying to charge her $2400 for an installed 30 gallon water heater.
@@mtthomason yeah i did it, was not hard at all. watched a few videos and only had to pay for the water heater and plumbing stuff. and it was a 50 gallon gas unit i put in. but rather easy.
@@mtthomasonI'd say the most difficult part is the physical movement of taking out and putting in the new tank. If you're physically able to do that anyone can replace a tank.
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86 to 22 is unheard of! Damn!
Modern tanks are lucky to get 8-10 years, let alone 36 years!
I will be replacing mine this weekend. It came with the house, that I purchased in 2012. The water heater is a 1994! 🤣
@@johncortez1599I have to replace mine tomorrow. From 1991- 2024.
Ours died after 19 years. Oh well.
@@CJ-fh5xq The new ones probably won't last as long
They don't make them like they used to
That old one got some good use from 86 to 22! My plumber buddy was shocked when I told him mine was made in 96. Unfortunately mine has started leaking at the top from rust so I'll be putting a new one in this week. Thanks for the concise video, exactly what I was looking for.
Still rockin' original AO Smith when house was built in '88. Not leaking a drop. Going to replace this weekend though before my luck does run out 😂
@@doodledinky So I ended up replacing mine and oh boy what a difference it made. The old heater would have times it didnt wanna get all that warm even with the temp gauge set to 2 or 3 and I could use full hot water in a shower... the new one however... wow. I have it set to the normal "hot" and it is still extremely warm which is great since we dont use nearly as much hot water. Be careful the first time you use hot water after installing yours, chances are its gonna be quite a bit warmer than you first expect lol.
@@gamesguitarsandcars I will be replacing my 1994 unit this weekend, and I'm hoping I experience exactly what you're talking about!
Great video, right to the point and thorough - thanks for making and sharing!
A little bit of soap (dish soap works best) mixed with water is the best way to check for gas leaks.
ALWAYS USE SOAPY WATER IN A SPRAY BOTTLE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. PLAIN WATER WON'T ALWAYS SHOW THE LEAKS!
Thank you !! short and to the point !!
You’re welcome
Love it. Instant hot water at my kitchen sink!!
Thanks ,quick and to the point, sparing the bad comedy.
You’re welcome.
Nice job. I had to laugh cause you used the old rusty vent screws on the new one. Whatever works, I'm going to do the same thing if I can't find the right size in my box.
Where im from gas and plumbing is always hard piped, i wish it was this easy.
Your gas line is hooked up incorrectly..check drip leg requirements
You are supposed to have a drip leg where I live.
@@frankb1 That's what I thought too. Replacing mine this weekend too. Put one in before my Dad passed, he has been gone for over 25 years so I got a lot of use from it
Is taking the head off the pipe wrench the same thing as a gas shutoff make it happener?
is it common to have the water heaters outside in CA? I have never seen one outside before.
I don’t know. This one has been outside for a really long time, but I’m not sure if someone moved it out there.
Very common in CA. That’s just how they did it there back in the day.
Mine goes out every rainstorm. Previous owner thought it was a great idea to put it outside next to the leaking patio awning. Looking foward to building a box and replacing the whole unit to all the rust 🙄
Is normal cold water pipes getting hot also?
Don’t you have to bleed the air out of the tank once you fill it and before you light it ?
Just curious. I have a gas shutoff beside the tank so do i really need to go to the main gas pipe and cut it all off? That means i have to reset my furnace pilot and everything?
Probably not. That should shut it off. Experts most likely recommend you turn them both off just in case one of the valves is bad.
Expansion tank ?
Do u have to plug it in for the white box to have power ?
No. It powers itself somehow.
That is what I needed to know! Thank you!
Thanks! 👌🏾😊
Welcome!
why do you put pipe insulation on the outline?
Same question.
22 years? mine started leaking this Friday after 5 years. Rheem 40 gal. It still under warranty but the installation has to be paid by me AGAIN. The video makes it look easy to replace the tank, wonder if I should try it myself. hmmmm
Go for it! It’s pretty easy.
36 years….you suck at math….jk…lol
Where does the control box get power from???
I don’t know. There is no electrical connection for it, and I didn’t have to put in a battery.
It uses the heat from the pilot light to generate electricity, which is transmitted to the circuitry in the control panel via a brass tube. The thermocouple produces small amounts of electricity, but the control panel’s electrical requirements are small.
This comment is exactly why I came to the video, so thanks for clearing that up!
Nice upload. I wish I had gas, but our hood is all-electric. Next water heater I get will be a hybrid, as they can exhaust cold air in my garage in the summer. Also, they have a long guarantee. I would add go with a name brand like rheem, Bradford white, etc. in case you need parts you don't wanna try to find parts for some unknown foreign brand. I've heard most are the same though, just rebranded. Did you consider a tankless? If I had gas, that would be the way I would go. Hope you get another 35 years outta this one.
I looked at tankless water heater‘s, but they cost a lot more money, even if you factored in the government rebates, and my gas bill is already really low. So I decided to go with another big tank water heater. Also, if there’s ever a water outage, I have 40 gallons of water in the tank.
Why do none of these videos show how to hardwire the electric breaker? That's what I need to know... or are the breakers in the box incase I have an electric heater?
There is no electrical connection to a gas water heater.
@@hoohoohoblin Not always true, high efficiency heaters are often power vent units that require an electrical connection. The one you replaced is a passive vent that doesn't require any additional power.
How many times do you have to press it
You may have to press it many times until the pilot lights which you know when the light starts flashing.
How much did that unit cost?
Around $900.
@@hoohoohoblin wtffff... why not $650...
appliance connector on a water heater? red tag
Do you need an expansion tank?
Lowe’s home improvement store has a good install video on TH-cam about how to tell if you need one or not.
Considering the old one was 36 years old and had no expansion tank I’d say not lol 😂.
They don't make them like they use to. I have the same brand you installed it only lasted 10 years. Your old one got double that wow
I hope the new one last a while.
WATER FOR LEAK FINDING????
"it's not that heavy you can lift it by yourself" haha you gotta understand most people can't. You're stronger than avg. I'm stronger than avg but my dimensions are smaller than yours (5'10" and not a great reach) and did it myself awkwardly but I guarantee many people couldn't. For me wrapping my arms around the thing was the hard part. If I can get a good grip no problem, but that was hard
It’s definitely not a good idea to do it yourself. I didn’t have any helpers that day, and I needed hot water, so I got it done.
@@hoohoohoblin - Same. No regrets! The only bummer was, it was dented when I got it home so I had to put it back in the truck, take it back and get another one. Oh, and I had to take it up a small set of stairs but I managed
Teflon for gas is yellow just FYI
The burner should have blue flame.
yeah mine started leaking and the light went out. checked install and heater prices 2k no thanks i can do it for less than 1000.
Were you able to do it on your own? How hard was it? My mom’s water heater just went out, and everyone I’ve called is trying to charge her $2400 for an installed 30 gallon water heater.
@@mtthomason yeah i did it, was not hard at all. watched a few videos and only had to pay for the water heater and plumbing stuff. and it was a 50 gallon gas unit i put in. but rather easy.
@@mtthomasonI'd say the most difficult part is the physical movement of taking out and putting in the new tank. If you're physically able to do that anyone can replace a tank.
@@GarbageKnightYea I rather do it myself because I don’t have 1k or 2k to pay somebody for a job I can do myself lol
Cobble job.
No Vacuum break? your tank might collapse!!
I thought my almost 20 year old water heater lasted a long time.