Gas Water Heater Installation

Steps:
00:00 - Check Labels on Old Tank
00:14 - Ensure Venting Works
00:35 - Check Home Water Pressure
00:59 - Install Expansion Tank
01:11 - Solder Pipes
01:28 - Check Expansion Tank Pressure
01:38 - How To Remove Old Water Heater Tank
02:26 - How To Install New Water Heater Tank
02:48 - Reattach Water Lines
03:41 - Fill The Tank
04:06 - Connect Gas Line to Tank

Difficulty Level: Advanced

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[toben]

Great video! just installed mine Christmas eve. It started leaking the day before after 28 years in service. Took me 4 hours for removal, and an extra trip back for another part and installation. I'm not very confident in my plumbing skills, but this video made it straight forward and fairly easy.

[patdio]

Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel Gas Codes have changed in the past years. One thing not mentioned is the size of the flue pipe.
In some cases for example a 40 gallon gas fired atmospheric (Chimney) draft, water heater with a flue pipe size, was 3" as shown in the video. Most states the size has changed to 4". The water heaters manufactured now, have what is called a "closed combustion chamber". Meaning where the pilot and burner assemblies are, is sealed. That is why there is a spark ignition for the pilot. There are circumstances that still allow 3", but that is an important fact that should have been mentioned, as to specifically check in your area, and circumstance. Due to the potential for Carbon Monoxide to "back draft" into the living space.

[dauraktv]

Oh my gosh, couldn’t make a simpler video. This is absolutely amazing

[carolschwanenberger]

These instructions are great had to pull 2 hot water tanks due to flooding and followed these instructions exactly and within 2 hours had both tanks up and running used the Teflon tape that was good for gas or water lines no leaks first try. Thanks for this video.

[bluer]

it will go this smoothly for about 1% of installs. the other 99% you'll need way more time, tools and fittings.

[thersten]

this video makes it look easy AF!! no soldering!! nice!!
P.S. Lowes is 100x better than HD

[WatYu]

Great video guide, i purchased my water heater from lowe's and followed your video you my neighborhood

[Keykey]

It's not clear in the video, but when igniting the pilot, you have to press and hold the control knob while repeatedly pressing the ignite button - once a second for 90 seconds until the indicator light flashes.

[grhp]

Great video! I just learned that most water heaters manufactured after April 2015 are wider (and more expensive) than previous models due to gov regulations requiring them to be more energy efficient. You may need a larger stand or drain pan to accommodate. If your water heater is in a tight space, many of the newer models may not even fit.

[carlitoxb]

I think I'm calling the professional 😅

[linho]

It would have been great if all the tools** used were listed on your webpage. For example, the exact deburring, copper pipe cutter, air pressure tool and the air pressure gauge tool at 1:37.

[Iamkitkatbar]

I wish all my heaters had this much space


Show us a real video where the old heater was sized up to an inch of actual size in a closet

vs the new install which has more insulation and is thicker due to new codes

[Samson-EC]

Where did you install the expansion tank?....Did I miss that part?

[Reboot]

Can you cover tankless hot water heaters as well? I've been considering replacing our tank water heater with a tankless model to be able to keep hot water at all times and to avoid just heating water all the time. What do I need to consider when moving to a tankless hot water heater? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

Love these videos! Thank you so much!

[cyberexposure]

In some jurisdictions the connecting gas line to the tank needs to be inspected and tagged by a licenced gas fitter or plumber.

[mnafisi]

Brief and right to the point, thanks!

[franksandoval]

A professional wouldn't do it any different. This is easy stuff. Do it yourself and save some money.

[frankmontez]

Quick question - those plastic liner in water connection nipples on top aren't removed ? Just leave them right ? Right in the middle of doing one right now. I've done one before but forgot to leave them in. I think I'm supposed to leave them in.

[dayra]

Can you do this video inside a small closet, instead of ideal situations

[jmo]

Thanks lowes to share the secrecy behind the heater installation. Shut off the whole house water by turn off the switch outside house, which is more secure to use to avoid your in-house valve broken because long time set in rest. Most house has cold water cross-flow to hot pipe issue. So Turnoff whole house cold water will prevent the hot water pipe keeps running off water after turnoff the heater cold water valve.