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Just got charged $2400 for a new water heater.

Posted on 06/23/2018 11:27:20 AM PDT by Catmom

Apparently this is standard price for the install, sales taxes, labor, disposal fee, "code upgrades," etc. My next door neighbor paid the same amount last year.

Sucks to be a homeowner w/o construction skills in a blue state.

I half think people in the trades push for code upgrades to make everything cost more. And they seemed shocked that I would question their prices. Got a 10% discount FWIW.


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1 posted on 06/23/2018 11:27:21 AM PDT by Catmom
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To: Catmom

https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-WER052C2X055N06-Electric-Stainless-Warranty/dp/B01N6CEVYS/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1529778595&sr=8-28&keywords=Water+Heater

$800 dollars- installation isn’t hard- or if you hire someone, shouldn’t cost much


2 posted on 06/23/2018 11:29:44 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: Catmom

I paid about half that here in SC for a tankless installed, but I still thought that was highway robbery.

What I wanted was a NG tank water heater like I had before, but apparently they jacked the prices on those to make the tankless ones look good.

At least I can still get electric ones for my rentals without spending a mint.


3 posted on 06/23/2018 11:32:17 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm
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To: Catmom

That is WAY too much.


4 posted on 06/23/2018 11:32:21 AM PDT by FatherofFive (deIslam is EVIL and needs to be eradicated)
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To: Catmom

Wow. I complained about 700 for new water heater, installation and had to reroute tubes. You are getting screwed.


5 posted on 06/23/2018 11:32:48 AM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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To: Catmom

There is always a discount for cash.

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6 posted on 06/23/2018 11:32:57 AM PDT by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: Catmom
tankless electric heaters are just a few hundred bucks and give endless hot water
7 posted on 06/23/2018 11:33:30 AM PDT by Chode ( WeÂ’re America, Bitch!)
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To: Catmom

Electric or gas hot water heater runs about $400 with $200 for the install. So for less than $700 here. Obviously YMMV.


8 posted on 06/23/2018 11:34:56 AM PDT by BipolarBob (All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.)
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To: Chode

excessive


9 posted on 06/23/2018 11:35:16 AM PDT by George from New England (escaped CT in 2006, now living north of Tampa)
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To: Chode

If I went the tankless route it would have been over $5K.


10 posted on 06/23/2018 11:35:45 AM PDT by Catmom (We're all gonna get the punishment only some of us deserve.)
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To: perfect_rovian_storm

hope you have soft water. . .


11 posted on 06/23/2018 11:36:32 AM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportionate to mother's actual parenting of children)
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How much for just the water heater itself? I had one replaced last month and called a plumber and he quoted me $1100 for the WH and another $900 for installation, “code upgrades”, and disposal. Then, I called Home Depot and got the exact same WH for $600 (which is probably where the plumber would have bought it and then applied the markup) and installation and delivery for another $400. They quoted me $500 for the install, but when their plumber arrived, he told me that I didn’t need the “code upgrade” after all and crossed it off the quote.


12 posted on 06/23/2018 11:37:17 AM PDT by Bryanw92 (Asking a pro athlete for political advice is like asking a cavalry horse for tactical advice.)
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To: Catmom
I had a new one installed in November. Called our local plumbing/HVAC company, whole transaction done on the telephone, installation the next day. It was under $900 installed with new shut off valves, etc., and removal and haul away of old one.

I am in equally blue Maryland.

13 posted on 06/23/2018 11:37:35 AM PDT by Abby4116
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I’m the opposite of you I guess. I live out in the boonies, fly over country, red state. I collected “junk” water heaters and made one good one out of three “junk” ones.

FREE


14 posted on 06/23/2018 11:37:45 AM PDT by Pollard (If you don't understand what I typed, you haven't read the classics.)
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To: BipolarBob

Now I paid $3800 for mine. This is what I got ...

80 gallon tank, solar collector on roof, all plumbing to roof, and auto valves to manage solar stuff.

Then utility gave me $1000 back, net $2800
It also never uses the electrical backup 4500 watt element. Maybe 5 days a year.


15 posted on 06/23/2018 11:37:53 AM PDT by George from New England (escaped CT in 2006, now living north of Tampa)
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To: Catmom

If you live in New York it is an average price (sadly) All the requirements for workers comp insurance, liability, insurance to cover tools, permit fees (yes in NY you cannot get a permit without showing proof of WC and liability now)

And on and on and on and on.


16 posted on 06/23/2018 11:38:12 AM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportionate to mother's actual parenting of children)
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To: Catmom

If you have any mechanical apptitude the YouTube videos are your friend. I’m mechanical, but not a diesel mechanic. Thanks to YouTube, I do all my own work on my Dodge Cummins.


17 posted on 06/23/2018 11:38:21 AM PDT by shotgun
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To: Catmom

I paid $1550.00 last fall for purchase & installation of a 40 gallon natural gas water heater here in southern Maryland.


18 posted on 06/23/2018 11:38:36 AM PDT by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: FatherofFive

My neighbor had another contractor, less highly rated, charge him close to 3K last year.

The guys out here today have hundreds of raves on the net, so I at least hope I get my money’s worth.


19 posted on 06/23/2018 11:38:42 AM PDT by Catmom (We're all gonna get the punishment only some of us deserve.)
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OUCH!!!!!!! Had a new one ,400 for the tank and paid 2 neighbors to put it in..Total cost 630...Helps that I have a neighbor who loves to fix things and he used to run an apartment complex before retirement...He fixed everything in those apartments..I will be bummed the day he moves or dies...


20 posted on 06/23/2018 11:39:05 AM PDT by Hambone 1934
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