Most residential water heaters cost 150 to 400 for either gas or electric plus 200 to 450 if you have a plumber install it.
How to install water heater in attic.
In addition to the cost of replacing your water heater when you factor in the cost of replacing water logged ceilings drywall and flooring the water heater in the attic doesn t make much sense.
Bringing down your water heater from the attic should not be difficult.
Anyway my main question is this.
Department of energy estimates that in homes using 41 gallons or less of hot water on demand tankless units can conserve between 24 to 34 more energy than tank water heaters.
Plumbers typically charge 45 to 65 an hour and can usually install a water heater in a day or in 6 8 hours.
To help you with the attic installation check the following tips found in this article.
Installing a tankless water heater is a greater upfront investment but these units can significantly cut the cost of monthly utilities.
As shown in my video the process can be accomplished pretty simply by using 3 tools.
It s basically an empty space up there so i would love to put it to good use.
Much of that damage is caused by tank type water heaters in the attic failing and spilling their contents down into your living areas.
Installing a water heater in the attic space is in some households the best solution or the only way.
Add lumbar for structural integrity if needed.
How to install rinnai tankless water heater in attic in this home improvement project you will see how i install a rinnai tankless water heater in my attic.
Plus i figure it would be easier to reach the water heater for repairs.
More expensive gas water heaters with special venting systems also are available.
Install 3 4 in black pipe 90 fittings on hot cold.