[djf]

The point about the drip pan is it is sort of an easy warning system more than a preventative.

I knew my water heater is old, so have been checking it regularly, it is sitting on a hardwood floor, not a basement. I would say it could not have been leaking for more than 2 days before I saw it.

So if I get a pan, it’s almost like the next thing to add would be an audible alarm if a leak starts.

The GE I’m thinking about has 6 yrs warranty, the one going out the door had only a 5 year, but lasted for about 17 years. Can’t say I’m disappointed with that!

That’s why I sorta splurged on the Sharkbite fittings. I’m done messing with hose clamps!

[trailz]

I believe water heater warranties these days are only honored if installed by a licensed plumber . . .

[Mr. K]

yeah a drip pan won’t hurt and it can be very useful

I just could not understand the major importance of the question - is jut not that big a deal, UNLESS you are on a hardwood floor, then I put many layers of drip pans under everything- espeically all my house plants

you want a drip pan- put a drip pan! by all means

[LSAggie]

the one going out the door had only a 5 year, but lasted for about 17 years

Years ago we had to replace a water heater that had lasted for 22 years. The installation guys laughed and assured us the new one would not be lasting anywhere near that long. (sigh)