The wall was about 8-12 inches away, could have put a 2/4 against the wall and turn the big wrench counter clockwise until the handle hit the 2/4 and would hold it from turning. Thus he could have used both hands on one wrench.
Easy to change a hot water heater on the ground floor in a nice, big utility room. In my town, they are in the attic. Just helped my friend replace his - good thing he is in shape. Up the stairs and then the little folding stairs into the attic and no headroom.
Good choice on the Rheem. I am seeing Rheem ones now outlast AO Smiths. Nothing beats the Bradford Whites from the 90's, but all good things must come to an end. Just had to replace the last 90's Bradford White from one of my rental units. 26 years old
Your videos look great. As a handyman myself this looks very familiar. To the people asking questions, why he didn't do this or that, give him a break. The gas valve may be missing a handle but he's not being paid to do that he's replacing the tank. Braided flex connections are perfectly fine. He could have hard piped it back in he has the skill, he could have replaced the main valve, he could have touch up painted the wall he could have piped the t&p outside and put in a drip pan but doing work for a client, you go as far as the client wants. Handymen have a variety of skills however the methods of work may vary from someone who specialized in that area like a plumber. Which is typically why handymen are cheaper a plumber may have given an estimate of $850 on this job for example. He may have been at $400. As a client if your writing the check which one sounds better especially if you have used the person before or otherwise know they are competent and can meet your need.
Great job! I didn't think about getting the Sharkbite type of feedlines! That saves a ton of time without soldering and finding the correct fittings. I'm also surprised that you didn't install the earthquake safety straps that are required by the California Plumbing Code.
Binhtri Vu you can’t use those shark bite stuff they only last for about 5-10 years the metal teeth will corrode and the shark bite with just come off the pipe then you got a bad mess on your hands
@@delz_clan9251 they are warranted up to 25 years. So hopefully more than 5-10. That’s if you deburred and cleaned the copper pipe properly that you connected to.
@@delz_clan9251 sorry, but your wrong... Mine have been on my water heater for about 12 or 13 years now they're not the least bit corroded... What I do is before I put the short bites on I coat the pipe and the inside of the shark pipe with plumber's grease, not a heavy coat obviously just a little touch of it... You be surprised how that little bit of a thing stops corrosion.... Not to mention most people don't debur or clean the pipes before putting them on like you should.. I like the short bites because if you ever need to change the water heater again they pop off really easy, there's no point constantly cutting pipe and resoldering every time
Would be nice if you mention the size and type of fittings used in the video and other videos, half the battle when doing these jobs is to know what to ask for when one goes to the hardware or plumbing supply store Thanks for the videos
Lol I am glad someone else noticed that. That should be basic knowledge for using wrenches. Since a you won’t hurt yourself and your backup will be much more effective since that’s just as important in my opinion as the main wrench.
Or brace one wrench on something so you can put all your ass behind it. As a mechanic working at a plumbers company it's painful to watch some of them use tools lol
Ha...that in my many years as a maintenance man, 30 min was the fastest I replaced a water heater too but that's with a co-worker. In my neck of the woods, we can't use flex pipe gas lines for water heaters. All black pipe. I enjoy your vids man!!! Thanks Oh that vent pipe we would get wrote up for. Looks like a 3". Too small in my city. Inspectors here are a little too stringent.
Something you should try next time you have trouble breaking apart a union... Use two hammers to "warm it up". Hit one side of the union with one of the hammers while pressing against the opposite side with the other hammer. The opposite side hammer will help absorb the impact and it will almost seem like you hit that hammer directly. You might need to do this on several different places around the union. You will be amazed at how easy it will loosen after you do this. You don't need to hit it really hard.
i need to change mine in a mobile home that is in the closet. i was told i need some kind of air exaust that would take the air out from the boiler is that true to some extent?
Great job! Only thing I do differently (not necessarily better or makes a difference) is to fill the tank up with the hot side line not connected. This reduces the amount of air that will be pushed into the water lines from the empty tank. After the tank is close to full then i connect the hot side.
If you hook them both up absentmindedly, (which is easy to do when you're in the flow of thingsJust open the pressure relief valve for a few moments while you fill the tank as soon as it sputters just close it. That will minimize the air as well.
Dude! I do this handyman biz for a living and crack up as I honestly see myself do the same thing. Never seen others do this work before and sometimes wonder how they get by. Nice video. Thanks.
I agree that the gas shut off should be updated in a case like this for the sake of safety and for convenience. It is advised that the gas appliance input be checked to ensure that the appliance is burning at the rate on the manufactures plate. As well, you should always ensure that the vent is drafting properly. It is code here in British Columbia that a vacuum relief be installed on the cold water inlet.
Hey man, great video!!! I was going to try to do this in the house I just sold, but I was worried about braided lines, and I did not have the tools to use copper. Do you trust them as much as copper?
I do trust them. I haven't seen them fail. Some older plumbers don't like them because it makes the job easier to do. And basically makes it so anyone one can do this type of job.
Well this is great to know if I have to replace one. The water heater is the cheap part when you get one of these. Since I live in Florida, my next one will probably be tankless.
I used to do everything myself, but then I found a plumber who is reasonable. Charges $200 labor for water heater replacements if you have the water heater. $250 if he has to pick it up and bring it over. typical 40gal Rheem gas water heater is $400 so i'm looking at $600-$650
i debur the copper lines before connection the sharkbite lines and open the pressure relief valve when filling to release nitrogen in the fillin pricess and release air
Gas flex lines are permitted on water heaters in northwest Indiana, but not in Illinois just 10 minutes away. However, always NO on furnaces, and sometimes you find them hooked up with flexy lines especially in rental units. Can't believe you were replacing that tank only after 10 years. The 1990 water heater in my home is still working strong, no joke!
I watch your videos...and I'm not even sure why? I think the recording style and presentation is great and there's this bizarre sense of humor that shines through..like when you practically yelled "GREAT" at 3:18 Haha! But overall, I think it's because I'm impressed, and I feel like I can learn a lot from what feels like a honest dude trying to do a good job. If I had any advice it would be don't worry about channel growth, your personality, integrity, and recording style will get you there in time. Stay away from titles...that don't exactly correlate with the video...or that seem a little too.."catchy". For preferences...I'd say some of your audience may not be construction savvy, so it would be cool if you threw in a little more advice here and there. All n' all you do great work bud, keep it up and thank you!
I completely agree lol im watching this being like why is he sniffing the pipe? or spraying stuff? but I love it anyway he does feel honest. I have advice too, maybe start videos like no typical youtuber intro I always skip those, keep like you did jump right in and go go go! good luck!
Thanks for the feed back. I always skip the intros on videos I watch. Should I give an intro to the project. Like say what I'm going to be doing or just get started with the tools and work?
I think a choice like that should be dynamic, not just one or the other. If it's like a full project, use the intro to explain the project and break it down, point to where things are going and whats going to happen. Give a basic background. If the title explains it really well though, jumping right in is refreshing and quick paced which is great! For example in this video the title really explains what you're doing well, so jumping right in was perfect, but in the video where you doing the kitchen remodel, explaining all that out in an intro is more suitable in my opinion. Hope that helps bud!
Little trick to a un-stuck-stuck union fitting. A Stationary hammer on one side of the stuck union and glancing blows with another hammer to force the rotating portion of the union in a clock wise direction with another hammer. Works like a charm.
Just a tip if you want to shave some of the time off. Don't bother with attaching a hose if the water heater is located next to an exterior door. Just shut off valves, disconnect and tilt the heater a little to spin it out of the door. Next smack the hose bib off with a hammer and let her drain out while you connect the new heater. We all learn as we go.
I’m a gas engineer from the uk it’s called a tightness test and it is mandatory before you do any work on a gas line or gas appliance I just got shown this video and he looks abit like a cowboy
I just started my handyman business and not too much experience with installing water heaters. This video was great and easy to understand. Hats off, and great job!
Do these daily and can do one in about 2 hours if everything goes right. Ill disconnect while draining and move the old tank to the side and install the new one. I just did a 80 gallon electric and a 50gal short electric in one day with just myself
Have you installed tankless water heaters? Are they as good as some make them out to be? I noticed my hot water takes longer and longer to heat up and am searching for options for replacement
Do the new hoses you installed for water have a particular name? I have a Water heater to do this coming week and I would love to be able to replace the water hoses with the ones you used and escape having to sweat solder.
Sharkbite water heater hoses. come in 18", 15" and 12'. Find them in HD near the water heaters. I've been using them for a few years now, I gave up soldering.
Hey dude.. can you show us the tools and supplies you use for these fix-its? And if you show a few more close-ups on things you're doing would be helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for posting. These are the biggest jobs we got considering apartment complex maintenance tech. Next we gotta see a downflow or upflow furnace replacement:)
That actual work would’ve taken me longer than 30 minutes. Plus picking up the original water heater, then running for the supply lines and finally dumping the old water heater it seems to me like it would’ve been a 3 to 4 hour job.
Lol! for sure it takes much longer than 30 minutes . Usually it takes two to three hrs . First hrs its to drain the boiler and disassemble the parts of the water heater, one hrs installing it , testing it, vent can be hard some times, you still have to dump the old water heater. So we are talking about three to five hrs depending where its located, garage can be easy, attic in a two story house can be fun
Plumbers please cover the pipe holes in the walls with escutcheon plates. You would never buy your new home with missing escutcheons or electrical covers. Great video. Thanks
I just found your channel LOVE IT THANK YOU. Great content. I do a lot of remodels and side jobs would like to leave my day job. Pricing is my biggest issue I always undercharge to a fault. How much was Water heater job if I may ask? Any suggestions on pricing? Thanks I apologize if you've covered this new to your channel.
Never open the T&P unless it's the absolute only option, I always go to the closest bathroom and open the hot side of the tub, 1 it has no aerator that can clog up from sediment or anything else that loosens up, and 2 its going to let out the most air as fast as possible
You definitely can use the T&P it’s not bad to, yes you should always be right there when bleeding it but you can definitely use it, using a faucet works best but take the aerator off first so you don’t get any stuff caught in the aerator
Nice job... how do you feel about shark bites? used them for my basement slop sink.. holding so far .. one thing I realized is pipe will rotate in connection if turned.
I use to never use them. They are approved to be used inside closed walls now. I see so many guys using them these days. They cost a lot more than other methods. On a small project like this it makes it so much faster that its worth the extra cost.
I never use them, I always solder, anything like that is subject to fail! but I guess if you don't know how to solder very well its better than nothing. I always hard plumb my water supply as well.
+Tomtom9401 the pipe is attached to a pressure relief valve. If the water gets to hot it comes out the pipe. The pipe can be installed at any time. I was bleeding the air out of the house water pipes and was installing the pipe at the same time.
really enjoy watching your videos iam doing the same thing but here in the UK. how do you charge your customers, hourly rate or per job and how much if it is by hr?
Every job is a little different. First I never charge by the hour. Most customers can't comprehend paying a handyman 4 times as much as they make per hour. My customers never know how much is profit and how much is materials. My main objective is to give the customer good value for their money, exceed their expectations and get them to refer me to their friends and family. I try to average $500 for a days work and $2000 for a weeks work. On really small projects that only take a few hours. I charge much less. I use these jobs to market myself. I give them great value and exceed there expectations This gets me in the door for larger projects and referrals. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
The Handyman wish you'd come out to California. I've got lots of projects that would be worth your while, ie kitchen, flooring, backyard, stairs. Just say the word. Your work ethic is impeccable!! Thanks again.
The Handyman, so I take it it's a no? Lol. My loss. My house needs someone with your skills and integrity. But thank you for sharing all your knowledge!!
Small suggestion, really bugs me every time I hear it, "Hot water heater" it's a water heater! Hot water doesn't need a water heater, I realize most people don't even notice it but to me, it's like fingernails on a chalkboard. Being a perfectionist is both a blessing and a curse. I do love your videos, you do a great job and with my 30 years of maintenance experience I still pick up some incites from them, Thanks!
In theory you heat cold water or room temp water to make it hot but also........the water in the water when heated is hot and it does heat the hot water until the hot water is heated to the max temp setting that the thermostat is set to . So.....hot water is constantly heated to maintain the set temp. so you could call it a water heater or a hot water heater but I understand what you are saying.
Customers respond to, refer to, and react well to" hot water heater" as opposed to "water heater", It was a small study that determined this and its ok to call it a hot water heater IMO.
I have to replace my hot water heater, so i went to the ATM machine to take out some cashmoneydineros, but the hardware appliance store cashier said they only took credit card, but i only had my debit, so I drove home and took a cold shower, which is really just room temp water. I hate it when people call it cold shower, it only feels cold, but its just ambient temp ?! 🙄
Great job! My water heater which is around 20 years old had a faulty control box so I have replaced it. So far works great, like before. Since you have a tons of experience My question to you is: what is the best and reliable brand of water heaters? I have 40 gallon one. Thank you for any advice my friend!
Watched the video 2 times. It saved me a ton of time as I have only assisted with a hot water tank before. Solo this time. Total time was about 2 hours. Thanks, love the channels.
It’s good install but not only water heater should be upgraded but connections, valves, vents, wh drip pans, wh straps it’s potencial money and I know that sometimes it’s not that you it’s owner wanting as cheap as possible but letting them know and explaining why will in their mind whenever they need plumbing service
It happens that just today I finished installing a new gas water heater in my house. Old 40-gallon, original to the house lasted 13 years. Found a 12-year warranty 50-gallon unit for $30 less than the 40-gallon my local big-box store was selling (NOT an 'orange' or 'blue' store). I asked them how much installation would be if they called one of their referral companies. Answer - $280. No thanks. Day 1 was just getting the tank home. I was told laying the tank flat to transport was not a good idea. fortunately, I have a big, old station wagon, so I just stood the tank up on the open tailgate. secured it with straps, and slowly drove the 4 miles home. Day 2 I got the old tank out of the garage, and muscled the new tank up a ramp into position, hooked up all the important connections, and got it going. Day 3 I did the earthquake strapping (code) and pressure relief valve tubing. Also fixed one small gas leak at the drip cup. Any I only had to make 3 extra trips back to the home improvement store after buying the new water heater. LOL.
I have an AO Smith hot water heater that is 19 years old and still runs like like a champ. It is electric and I'm in Florida using city water. I have never had to replace anything on it.
I love how when we are really cranking on something and when it doesn't turn we always question if we are going the right way. Universal lol
Fact! I literally did the hand motion right before he checked and then lol’d when he did it too. 🤣🤣🤣
I look for the L on the lugs…. Dodge habits
That part had me rolling 😂
Lol it took me 30 min to get mine out of the box
😂😂😂
LOL
Excellent shot of the burner starting up. That was cool.
Use the big wrench for backup and smaller one to turn nut.
Lee Price thought about commenting that too
The wall was about 8-12 inches away, could have put a 2/4 against the wall and turn the big wrench counter clockwise until the handle hit the 2/4 and would hold it from turning. Thus he could have used both hands on one wrench.
Great Video. I used those Sharkbites connecting to PEX. They even make one with the turn-off ball valve for the cold water side.
Easy to change a hot water heater on the ground floor in a nice, big utility room. In my town, they are in the attic. Just helped my friend replace his - good thing he is in shape. Up the stairs and then the little folding stairs into the attic and no headroom.
i use toilet paper as a method to test for leaks. it works great and finds the smallest of leaks undetectable by finger.
Dang! Is the ladies dishwasher broke to?!
Ya! the lady’s dishwasher is some guy that married him for his money and now he’s BROKE!
Dishwasher uses hot water. Washing in the sink needs hot water too. Guess what was broke?
hahaha!!
Hahaha 😂
fckied pretty sure the dishwasher uses the heating element to heat the water
awesome videos what did you charge for the water heater replacement ?
Good choice on the Rheem. I am seeing Rheem ones now outlast AO Smiths. Nothing beats the Bradford Whites from the 90's, but all good things must come to an end. Just had to replace the last 90's Bradford White from one of my rental units. 26 years old
Bradford white is the best w heater hand down..
I laughed when I saw you pretend to turn the nuts. I was happy to see I'm not the only one who does that. Lol
I’d love to get that job, water heater just waiting to be taken out the door. What an odd spot for a water heater. 🤣
So used to it being down in a sometimes difficult to access basement.
I just installed my 1st water heater today. I watched your video a few times to learn how. Great instructions. Thanks.
How 2 and 1/2 hours was 30 minutes I'll never know it takes 30 minutes just to go to home Depot or Lowe's
Yea... Even if the store was half a block away it's still 20 min in and out of the store even if you know exactly where your parts are .
The water heater takes 30 min atleast to drain
Your videos look great. As a handyman myself this looks very familiar. To the people asking questions, why he didn't do this or that, give him a break. The gas valve may be missing a handle but he's not being paid to do that he's replacing the tank. Braided flex connections are perfectly fine. He could have hard piped it back in he has the skill, he could have replaced the main valve, he could have touch up painted the wall he could have piped the t&p outside and put in a drip pan but doing work for a client, you go as far as the client wants. Handymen have a variety of skills however the methods of work may vary from someone who specialized in that area like a plumber. Which is typically why handymen are cheaper a plumber may have given an estimate of $850 on this job for example. He may have been at $400. As a client if your writing the check which one sounds better especially if you have used the person before or otherwise know they are competent and can meet your need.
Chris Webb the valve was not missing the handle. You do just what he did with the wrench
Great job! I didn't think about getting the Sharkbite type of feedlines! That saves a ton of time without soldering and finding the correct fittings. I'm also surprised that you didn't install the earthquake safety straps that are required by the California Plumbing Code.
Binhtri Vu you can’t use those shark bite stuff they only last for about 5-10 years the metal teeth will corrode and the shark bite with just come off the pipe then you got a bad mess on your hands
@@delz_clan9251 they are warranted up to 25 years. So hopefully more than 5-10. That’s if you deburred and cleaned the copper pipe properly that you connected to.
@@delz_clan9251 sorry, but your wrong... Mine have been on my water heater for about 12 or 13 years now they're not the least bit corroded... What I do is before I put the short bites on I coat the pipe and the inside of the shark pipe with plumber's grease, not a heavy coat obviously just a little touch of it... You be surprised how that little bit of a thing stops corrosion.... Not to mention most people don't debur or clean the pipes before putting them on like you should..
I like the short bites because if you ever need to change the water heater again they pop off really easy, there's no point constantly cutting pipe and resoldering every time
@the handyman what were you doing @4:12 with the gas line? Besides smelling it, what does putting your finger up to it do? Thanks
What kind of fittings (top of unit) were those? No soldering required?
looked like shark bit fittings
Would be nice if you mention the size and type of fittings used in the video and other videos, half the battle when doing these jobs is to know what to ask for when one goes to the hardware or plumbing supply store
Thanks for the videos
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@@daleon96 4/5 or even 5/6 is a little more better, IME
If you put those pipe wrenches closer together and squeeze them together it works a whole lot better. Try it next time.
Robert Bragg yes and sometimes tighten it a little may break it loose
Lol I am glad someone else noticed that. That should be basic knowledge for using wrenches. Since a you won’t hurt yourself and your backup will be much more effective since that’s just as important in my opinion as the main wrench.
Or brace one wrench on something so you can put all your ass behind it. As a mechanic working at a plumbers company it's painful to watch some of them use tools lol
He doing correct
Body mechanic is correcr
Are you the Plumber trainer now?
Great job. What is that white stuff he put around gas line? Thread sealant? Who makes it and can you use Teflon tape instead?
I like that you said anyone could do it.
Ha...that in my many years as a maintenance man, 30 min was the fastest I replaced a water heater too but that's with a co-worker. In my neck of the woods, we can't use flex pipe gas lines for water heaters. All black pipe. I enjoy your vids man!!! Thanks
Oh that vent pipe we would get wrote up for. Looks like a 3". Too small in my city. Inspectors here are a little too stringent.
Something you should try next time you have trouble breaking apart a union... Use two hammers to "warm it up". Hit one side of the union with one of the hammers while pressing against the opposite side with the other hammer. The opposite side hammer will help absorb the impact and it will almost seem like you hit that hammer directly. You might need to do this on several different places around the union. You will be amazed at how easy it will loosen after you do this. You don't need to hit it really hard.
i need to change mine in a mobile home that is in the closet. i was told i need some kind of air exaust that would take the air out from the boiler is that true to some extent?
Definitely the work of a handyman.
Would love to see a video about a tankless water heater install. Thanks for the great videos though!
Great job! Only thing I do differently (not necessarily better or makes a difference) is to fill the tank up with the hot side line not connected. This reduces the amount of air that will be pushed into the water lines from the empty tank. After the tank is close to full then i connect the hot side.
HOW do you figure that out
If you hook them both up absentmindedly, (which is easy to do when you're in the flow of thingsJust open the pressure relief valve for a few moments while you fill the tank as soon as it sputters just close it. That will minimize the air as well.
That sounds like it saves time.
Dude! I do this handyman biz for a living and crack up as I honestly see myself do the same thing. Never seen others do this work before and sometimes wonder how they get by. Nice video. Thanks.
Excellent work dude!! I can see your experience.by the way I'm saving this video.thanks.
I agree that the gas shut off should be updated in a case like this for the sake of safety and for convenience. It is advised that the gas appliance input be checked to ensure that the appliance is burning at the rate on the manufactures plate. As well, you should always ensure that the vent is drafting properly. It is code here in British Columbia that a vacuum relief be installed on the cold water inlet.
You know the customers that get 3 bids, then pick the lowest bid? That's what you get.
Thanks for your video! You saved me $800 by doing it myself!
Good vid, curious what kind of fitting you used to connect the braided line to the copper? Didn’t see any crimping or soldering…
Shark bite
Hey man, great video!!! I was going to try to do this in the house I just sold, but I was worried about braided lines, and I did not have the tools to use copper. Do you trust them as much as copper?
I do trust them. I haven't seen them fail. Some older plumbers don't like them because it makes the job easier to do. And basically makes it so anyone one can do this type of job.
I agree, even I could do that with the limited tools I have. Thanks for the post.
The water heaters are only built to last around 10 years. The flex lines will easily last that long.
Well this is great to know if I have to replace one. The water heater is the cheap part when you get one of these. Since I live in Florida, my next one will probably be tankless.
I used to do everything myself, but then I found a plumber who is reasonable. Charges $200 labor for water heater replacements if you have the water heater. $250 if he has to pick it up and bring it over. typical 40gal Rheem gas water heater is $400 so i'm looking at $600-$650
i debur the copper lines before connection the sharkbite lines and open the pressure relief valve when filling to release nitrogen in the fillin pricess and release air
Are you the Plumber Trainer?
Thank god you fix that water heater so they could do the dishes 😂😂 great job on all the videos
Should have put a pan .that would have been a high end priority for me as I have million dollar paintings on my wall I would hate to have it get wet
Sure you do. 🤣🤣🤣
Gas flex lines are permitted on water heaters in northwest Indiana, but not in Illinois just 10 minutes away. However, always NO on furnaces, and sometimes you find them hooked up with flexy lines especially in rental units.
Can't believe you were replacing that tank only after 10 years. The 1990 water heater in my home is still working strong, no joke!
30 minutes my ass!
Hi Handyman, are water heaters higher quality with more years of warranty? I have received mixed info based on different sources
I watch your videos...and I'm not even sure why? I think the recording style and presentation is great and there's this bizarre sense of humor that shines through..like when you practically yelled "GREAT" at 3:18 Haha! But overall, I think it's because I'm impressed, and I feel like I can learn a lot from what feels like a honest dude trying to do a good job. If I had any advice it would be don't worry about channel growth, your personality, integrity, and recording style will get you there in time. Stay away from titles...that don't exactly correlate with the video...or that seem a little too.."catchy". For preferences...I'd say some of your audience may not be construction savvy, so it would be cool if you threw in a little more advice here and there. All n' all you do great work bud, keep it up and thank you!
I completely agree lol im watching this being like why is he sniffing the pipe? or spraying stuff? but I love it anyway he does feel honest. I have advice too, maybe start videos like no typical youtuber intro I always skip those, keep like you did jump right in and go go go! good luck!
that was an awesome comment. Thanks for the tips. It's really weird talking to a camera. I'm getting a little more comfortable with it. Thanks again.
Thanks for the feed back. I always skip the intros on videos I watch. Should I give an intro to the project. Like say what I'm going to be doing or just get started with the tools and work?
I think a choice like that should be dynamic, not just one or the other. If it's like a full project, use the intro to explain the project and break it down, point to where things are going and whats going to happen. Give a basic background. If the title explains it really well though, jumping right in is refreshing and quick paced which is great! For example in this video the title really explains what you're doing well, so jumping right in was perfect, but in the video where you doing the kitchen remodel, explaining all that out in an intro is more suitable in my opinion. Hope that helps bud!
I really appreciate the feed back.
Little trick to a un-stuck-stuck union fitting. A Stationary hammer on one side of the stuck union and glancing blows with another hammer to force the rotating portion of the union in a clock wise direction with another hammer. Works like a charm.
Just a tip if you want to shave some of the time off. Don't bother with attaching a hose if the water heater is located next to an exterior door. Just shut off valves, disconnect and tilt the heater a little to spin it out of the door. Next smack the hose bib off with a hammer and let her drain out while you connect the new heater. We all learn as we go.
Man you made that look so easy, Now its my turn. Thank you sir!
I'm in the uk , do you not have to do some sort of gas soundness check on the property before carrying out work ?
I’m a gas engineer from the uk it’s called a tightness test and it is mandatory before you do any work on a gas line or gas appliance I just got shown this video and he looks abit like a cowboy
What kind of fitting did you use to adapt the supply line hose to the copper pipe? All you did was push it in without any kind of tightening! Nice!
great channel.. just wondering where you work area is and if you ever had a problem with those shark bites failing??
Thank you for the reassurance that I’m not the only one who still has problems with righty tighty lefty loose
The shark bite hose connectors are the way to go 🙌🙌🙌. I learned that today lol
I just started my handyman business and not too much experience with installing water heaters. This video was great and easy to understand. Hats off, and great job!
Do these daily and can do one in about 2 hours if everything goes right. Ill disconnect while draining and move the old tank to the side and install the new one. I just did a 80 gallon electric and a 50gal short electric in one day with just myself
Can someone advise what’s name of white paste used to glue the screw and what’s name of plastic bag?
Did you have to turn off water anywhere else other than the handle on top of the tank?
Have you installed tankless water heaters? Are they as good as some make them out to be? I noticed my hot water takes longer and longer to heat up and am searching for options for replacement
Theres no way he changed that in 30 min and video tapped himself lol!
Excellent video, very well made. You are a great cinematographer too. Thanks much for sharing.
What’s the rating on the flexi hoses used instead on the copper tube, in my country their life is about 9 years and copper around 25 years.
Do the new hoses you installed for water have a particular name? I have a Water heater to do this coming week and I would love to be able to replace the water hoses with the ones you used and escape having to sweat solder.
Sharkbite water heater hoses. come in 18", 15" and 12'. Find them in HD near the water heaters. I've been using them for a few years now, I gave up soldering.
Hey dude.. can you show us the tools and supplies you use for these fix-its? And if you show a few more close-ups on things you're doing would be helpful. Thanks!
After connecting the water and fills up should I purge air out by turning on all the faucets? Is that a good way?
First thing I always do to plumbing fittings is hit it with penetrating oil.
@8:05 what else do you need to do to ensure they don't leak?
Thanks for posting. These are the biggest jobs we got considering apartment complex maintenance tech.
Next we gotta see a downflow or upflow furnace replacement:)
Great videos. Thanks for sharing your talent and experiences.
I noticed you used shark bite connectors. Have you ever any problems them. I’m a little old school with stuff like that.
Heat up the unions with a blow torch the metal will expand and come apart much easier
The in and out water lines you replaced, did you welded them. You didn’t, did you?
Thanks for the video . what was the total cost of the job ?
The title says how to replace in 30 minutes, looked like it took much longer than that, especially having to go out and get new lines.
I can't believe it took 30mins. Hour or maybe hour and a half would make sense but 30mins that title ruined this video imo.
If u don't have to go get any parts then that is a easy 30 min job.....
That actual work would’ve taken me longer than 30 minutes. Plus picking up the original water heater, then running for the supply lines and finally dumping the old water heater it seems to me like it would’ve been a 3 to 4 hour job.
Lol! for sure it takes much longer than 30 minutes . Usually it takes two to three hrs .
First hrs its to drain the boiler and disassemble the parts of the water heater, one hrs installing it , testing it, vent can be hard some times, you still have to dump the old water heater.
So we are talking about three to five hrs depending where its located, garage can be easy, attic in a two story house can be fun
Plumbers please cover the pipe holes in the walls with escutcheon plates. You would never buy your new home with missing escutcheons or electrical covers. Great video. Thanks
Is there a difference with replacing a direct vent water heater?
I just found your channel LOVE IT THANK YOU. Great content. I do a lot of remodels and side jobs would like to leave my day job. Pricing is my biggest issue I always undercharge to a fault. How much was Water heater job if I may ask? Any suggestions on pricing? Thanks I apologize if you've covered this new to your channel.
Very smart Handyman. Congratulations!!!!!!
Is flex gas line legal on a hot water heater? I thought only stoves and dryers
Do you have a video on installing a tankless water heater? What are your thoughts on tankless?
Have to descale annually, if you do get one make sure the gallons per minute rating is high enough for your fixture load.
When filling it back up with water do you recommend opening the pressure valve or no?
I open a few faucets and bleed the air out.
@@TheHandyman1 awesome, thanks ..
If you open that TNP and walk off it might burst out of you walk off
Never open the T&P unless it's the absolute only option, I always go to the closest bathroom and open the hot side of the tub, 1 it has no aerator that can clog up from sediment or anything else that loosens up, and 2 its going to let out the most air as fast as possible
You definitely can use the T&P it’s not bad to, yes you should always be right there when bleeding it but you can definitely use it, using a faucet works best but take the aerator off first so you don’t get any stuff caught in the aerator
Anyone else in Texas watching and wishing it was this easy?
Nice job... how do you feel about shark bites? used them for my basement slop sink.. holding so far .. one thing I realized is pipe will rotate in connection if turned.
I use to never use them. They are approved to be used inside closed walls now. I see so many guys using them these days. They cost a lot more than other methods. On a small project like this it makes it so much faster that its worth the extra cost.
I never use them, I always solder, anything like that is subject to fail! but I guess if you don't know how to solder very well its better than nothing. I always hard plumb my water supply as well.
Where did you hook up the pressure valve to the outside?
I just replaced my own but outdoors. Noticed this indoor one does not have a water heater pan?
What is the release valve hooked up to?
whats the last copper pipe you installed while the faucet was running? Why do it while its running?
+Tomtom9401 the pipe is attached to a pressure relief valve. If the water gets to hot it comes out the pipe. The pipe can be installed at any time. I was bleeding the air out of the house water pipes and was installing the pipe at the same time.
The Handyman ah I see. Thanks! Keep up the videos
Righty tighty, lefty loosy! Glad to see even a handy man has to stop and check he is turning the nut the right way once in a while!
I like the way you saying: it is pretty easy, anybody can replace a hot water heater. Thanks for posting the video!
Just saying any professional wouldnt use shark bite fittings or a flex gas connector. hope u didn't charge a lot cuz it looks cheap as hell
Yo Handyman watched you install a lot of stuff! Youre Awesome been a fan👌
How does you compression nut and flexible hose stay on pipe I got a kit for the 3/4 and it flys right off when I turn it on
I'm not sure I under stand the question. It threads on and stays on.
The Handyman thanks for reply but I’m a dumbass and didn’t realize the nut stay on after you fully tighten
Using shark bite fittings. Some people think they are not reliable. What do you think?
If only jobs were were this accommodating...
Also do you usually just wrench out the FIPs or sometimes do you cut the copper line?
really enjoy watching your videos iam doing the same thing but here in the UK. how do you charge your customers, hourly rate or per job and how much if it is by hr?
Every job is a little different. First I never charge by the hour. Most customers can't comprehend paying a handyman 4 times as much as they make per hour. My customers never know how much is profit and how much is materials. My main objective is to give the customer good value for their money, exceed their expectations and get them to refer me to their friends and family.
I try to average $500 for a days work and $2000 for a weeks work. On really small projects that only take a few hours. I charge much less. I use these jobs to market myself. I give them great value and exceed there expectations This gets me in the door for larger projects and referrals.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
The Handyman wish you'd come out to California. I've got lots of projects that would be worth your while, ie kitchen, flooring, backyard, stairs. Just say the word. Your work ethic is impeccable!! Thanks again.
Thank you. Its very encouraging getting complements like that.
The Handyman, so I take it it's a no? Lol. My loss. My house needs someone with your skills and integrity. But thank you for sharing all your knowledge!!
Thanks man, I totally love the new water lines, I'm so gonna do that with mine!!!
Only thing O would add is to use back up wrenches when tightening and loosening!
Small suggestion, really bugs me every time I hear it, "Hot water heater" it's a water heater! Hot water doesn't need a water heater, I realize most people don't even notice it but to me, it's like fingernails on a chalkboard. Being a perfectionist is both a blessing and a curse.
I do love your videos, you do a great job and with my 30 years of maintenance experience I still pick up some incites from them, Thanks!
In theory you heat cold water or room temp water to make it hot but also........the water in the water when heated is hot and it does heat the hot water until the hot water is heated to the max temp setting that the thermostat is set to . So.....hot water is constantly heated to maintain the set temp. so you could call it a water heater or a hot water heater but I understand what you are saying.
Customers respond to, refer to, and react well to" hot water heater" as opposed to "water heater", It was a small study that determined this and its ok to call it a hot water heater IMO.
Thanks, now I'm going to think about this and go nuts every time I hear it. I really hate redundancy.
"incites"
Good thing you're a perfectionist.... Pedantic is the word you're looking for.
I have to replace my hot water heater, so i went to the ATM machine to take out some cashmoneydineros, but the hardware appliance store cashier said they only took credit card, but i only had my debit, so I drove home and took a cold shower, which is really just room temp water. I hate it when people call it cold shower, it only feels cold, but its just ambient temp ?! 🙄
How much are you charging the tenants to change out them water heaters? Good work!
Great job! My water heater which is around 20 years old had a faulty control box so I have replaced it. So far works great, like before. Since you have a tons of experience My question to you is: what is the best and reliable brand of water heaters? I have 40 gallon one. Thank you for any advice my friend!
AO Smith is best. Stay away from Richmond.
Watched the video 2 times. It saved me a ton of time as I have only assisted with a hot water tank before. Solo this time. Total time was about 2 hours. Thanks, love the channels.
2hrs, you saved $3000 for labor.
It’s good install but not only water heater should be upgraded but connections, valves, vents, wh drip pans, wh straps it’s potencial money and I know that sometimes it’s not that you it’s owner wanting as cheap as possible but letting them know and explaining why will in their mind whenever they need plumbing service
Knipex sells really good plier wrenches that are perfect for larger brass fittings. They don't damage them like pipe wrenches do.
Anyone having trouble breaking Teflon taped fittings you just tighten it first then loosen, it's much easier to break that grip.
It happens that just today I finished installing a new gas water heater in my house. Old 40-gallon, original to the house lasted 13 years. Found a 12-year warranty 50-gallon unit for $30 less than the 40-gallon my local big-box store was selling (NOT an 'orange' or 'blue' store). I asked them how much installation would be if they called one of their referral companies. Answer - $280. No thanks. Day 1 was just getting the tank home. I was told laying the tank flat to transport was not a good idea. fortunately, I have a big, old station wagon, so I just stood the tank up on the open tailgate. secured it with straps, and slowly drove the 4 miles home. Day 2 I got the old tank out of the garage, and muscled the new tank up a ramp into position, hooked up all the important connections, and got it going. Day 3 I did the earthquake strapping (code) and pressure relief valve tubing. Also fixed one small gas leak at the drip cup. Any I only had to make 3 extra trips back to the home improvement store after buying the new water heater. LOL.
I have an AO Smith hot water heater that is 19 years old and still runs like like a champ. It is electric and I'm in Florida using city water. I have never had to replace anything on it.
anode rod's should be replaced yearly. Depending on water quality. But thank you for the comment alot of people aren't informed to change them.