Water heater replacement - plumber referral wanted in CoSpgs

[funkfool]

Well, the water heater is 15 years old and still going strong - but I figure I'll replace it now - rather than wait for it to fail.
Any recommendations on plumber/company doing water heater replacement in Colorado Springs?

[bradbn4]

This should be interesting - sort of looking myself - but bradford white prices I spotted make me afraid.

[3beansalad]

If you just need help replacing one, I'm in. If you're a rule follower... I could make suggestions.

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[rondog]

Last time we had a water heater shit the bed was on a Christmas morning several years ago. That was a 'spensive ordeal! So being proactive is a good thing, if you can.

[eddiememphis]

This should be interesting - sort of looking myself - but bradford white prices I spotted make me afraid.

The problem with that brand is the difficulty in replacing the sacrificial anode. Most models I have seen has it on the hot water pickup. Meaning, the hot line needs to be removed to replace it.

Most people never replace the rod anyway, or even know what it is so it's not a problem for them.

[funkfool]

If you just need help replacing one, I'm in. If you're a rule follower... I could make suggestions.

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Well, I plan on selling soon, so I’d prefer to have it permitted.

[Mountain_Goat_Actual]

Hey Im a licensed master plumber in the castle rock area, but I work all over. I could take care of it for ya. Feel free to shoot me a DM.

[Hummer]

My Montgomery Wards water heater is 57 years old and still going strong. Manufactured March 1965. Maybe I should replace it?

Nah....

[bradbn4]

The problem with that brand is the difficulty in replacing the sacrificial anode. Most models I have seen has it on the hot water pickup. Meaning, the hot line needs to be removed to replace it.

Most people never replace the rod anyway, or even know what it is so it's not a problem for them.


You are not wrong on that issue - but they do seem to last a bit longer. And my guess is AO Smith would not be good choice. - and thanks for reminder on the BradFord