After 20 years, my old Rheem hot water heater was no longer producing like it used to. Everything I read indicated that I was on borrowed time and my unit would give up any day. I called 5 plumbers to get bids on a new...
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After 20 years, my old Rheem hot water heater was no longer producing like it used to. Everything I read indicated that I was on borrowed time and my unit would give up any day. I called 5 plumbers to get bids on a new gas hot water tank installed. Hired one, and they didn't show up. Called another, too busy. Called another, too far away. All of of them said that in the 98034 zip code it would be at least $2000 for a 50 gal. 12 year warranty tank installed, and take the old tank away. Then there's $200 in sales tax. Yikes! Ok, get used to it, you're going to pay.
Called Michael at Element Plumbing in Kirkland. He came out, gave me a bid and I told him I wanted a good tank and let's go first class. A couple of days later he showed up, installed a new gas Rheem Professional tank, 50 gal. 12 year warranty, replaced all of the old fittings with new brass and copper lines, and did a superb job!! Works and looks great.
When Michael was done, he left everything so clean, it was as if no one had been there. The tank, the floor, and surroundings were spotless!
When City of Kirkland came out to do the inspection, the inspector said, "This is outstanding workmanship, rarely do I see this good."
I paid today's going rate, but I got real quality and I'll bet I get 20 years out of this tank.