Water Heater Time

[Gman]

I'd stick with the gas. Home Depot carries a GE branded unit made by Rheem that's very good. My gas bill took a significant dip after replacing the old WH.

[MED]

I have the joy of leaving shortly to change out the water heater in my rental. It sounds like the water line to the tank leaked, they didn't tell me, and it rusted out the fitting. I just replaced the damn thing five years ago.

Awesome!

[Ah Pook]

Well, it looks like the feeder line may have leaked a little during the first part of the cold snap. Just got back into town and there is no water leaking from the tank. Looks like the old gas hog might have one more season in her.

Thanks for all the input!

[buffalobo]

Well, it looks like the feeder line may have leaked a little during the first part of the cold snap. Just got back into town and there is no water leaking from the tank. Looks like the old gas hog might have one more season in her.

Thanks for all the input!

Cool, cheaper and easier to plan replacement.

[Hummer]

Personally, I'd stick with propane, much cheaper than electricity. The mountain spring water at our places north of Ned is very good, never mineral buildup and only a little iron which I filter with a simple sediment filter, so water heaters tend to last a long time. One I have is the original Montgomery Ward unit in continuous use since 1965. I prefer a heater with a pilot because it will keep the water warm during extended power outages. I leave the pilot on through the winter. It shouldn't cost much more for a plumber to install a pilot on an ignition fired unit.... just a thought.