Project 10: Replace 2 Hot Water Tanks.

2019-10-01

Objective:

Two hot water tanks have been in operation since 2004 required replacing. Tha hot water heaters were plumbed in series, and the primary heater is the one the failed. However, the secondary tank was showing signs of wear. The information gathered during the quoting phase is:

Vendor Estimate Date Service Description Total Cost

Bradbury Brothers 36880854 2019-09-12 Install new premium, high-efficiency 199,000 BTU Navien NPE-240A condensing
tankless gas water heater. Up to 11.2 GPM flow rate. Includes new equipment,
connections, PVC venting, and disposal of old equipment. 1-year labor/5-year
parts/15-year heat exchanger warranty. Includes electrical and new pan, may be additional charge to add vent to roof. $7,100

Bradbury Brothers 36880847 2019-09-12 Install new 40-gallon natural gas water heater in the attic. Includes heater, new flexes, and disposal of old equipment. 1-year labor and 6-year parts warranty. Install new pan with installation of new water heater. $4,920

JD Plumbing Services 7228479 2019-09-11 Navien tankless npe 240 a : Remove two 40 gal water heaters from the attic, remove both pans and in install one pan, once that is completed we will then build a frame for the tankless and get out electrician out to install a plug, once that is completed we will then re work the water lines and plumb it in to the tankless water heater heater, we will also get our roofers out to change the flashing on the roof while we install the new venting. We will then find your nearest vent and install a ptrap on it so the condensation from the tankless can expel any water. This job takes all day to complete. You will receive a one year warranty on labor as well as a five year warranty on parts for the unit and a 15 year warranty on the burner assembly. This will not be instant hot water this will be continuous hot water. $5,458

JD Plumbing Services 7228466 2019-09-11 Two 40 gal short water heaters 38,000 BTUs in the attic.: Remove existing water heaters and water heater pans, replace with new water heater pan and a new rheem 40 gal ng short water heaters in the attic, we will need to soldier on new adapters to the hot and cold side, once that is completed we then can install the water heater flex lines, we also replace the two gas flex line as well and reinstall your TandP line to the water heater. Once everything is hooked up we turn the water back on and check for any leaks and test pressure. Water heaters usually take about 40 minutes to completely heat up. We use tarps and plastic if need for your carpet and for your walls. So we don’t create a mess. These water heaters come with a 6 year warranty and a one year labor warranty. If you do get the membership then we will come out every year and flush the water heaters out, as well as do a free plumbing inspection every year. With the the membership you get upwards of 10%
off any item or repair. $3,136

JD Plumbing Services 7228547 2019-09-11 Customer supplied 40 gal ng short water heaters : We will remove the existing water heaters in the attic and pans, we will then install new pans that we supply and install your 40 gal natural gas short water heaters in the attic. We need to solder on new adapters and install new flex lines for the water heater and gas flex lines for the water heater that we supply. There will be no warranty threw our company for the water heater except for the labor warranty which is one year. We test for leaks and make sure everything is working properly. $2,178

Home Depot
2019-09-11 Two Rheem 40 NG 38,000 BTUs Short 6 yr Year HomeDepot $1,128

Mr. Rooter Plumbing 67780646 2019-09-10 40 Gallon Bradford White Tank, New water connectors, New gas connector, 6 Year Manufacture Warranty on Tank $3,862

Mr. Rooter Plumbing 67778248 2019-09-10 Install new tankless gas water heater. Includes electrical and new pan, may be additional charge to add vent to roof. $6,789

After reviewing the cost of quotes we followed up with JD Precision for installation of two 40 gal short water heaters, plumbed in series using existing piping. I do not have a preference between series or parallel. Photos comparing the old and new equipment:

Conclusion:

From the pictures the end result was similar to the previous.

Vendor	Estimate	Date	Service Description	Total Cost
Bradbury Brothers	36880854	2019-09-12	Install new premium, high-efficiency 199,000 BTU Navien NPE-240A condensing tankless gas water heater. Up to 11.2 GPM flow rate. Includes new equipment, connections, PVC venting, and disposal of old equipment. 1-year labor/5-year parts/15-year heat exchanger warranty. Includes electrical and new pan, may be additional charge to add vent to roof.	$7,100
Bradbury Brothers	36880847	2019-09-12	Install new 40-gallon natural gas water heater in the attic. Includes heater, new flexes, and disposal of old equipment. 1-year labor and 6-year parts warranty. Install new pan with installation of new water heater.	$4,920
JD Plumbing Services	7228479	2019-09-11	Navien tankless npe 240 a : Remove two 40 gal water heaters from the attic, remove both pans and in install one pan, once that is completed we will then build a frame for the tankless and get out electrician out to install a plug, once that is completed we will then re work the water lines and plumb it in to the tankless water heater heater, we will also get our roofers out to change the flashing on the roof while we install the new venting. We will then find your nearest vent and install a ptrap on it so the condensation from the tankless can expel any water. This job takes all day to complete. You will receive a one year warranty on labor as well as a five year warranty on parts for the unit and a 15 year warranty on the burner assembly. This will not be instant hot water this will be continuous hot water.	$5,458
JD Plumbing Services	7228466	2019-09-11	Two 40 gal short water heaters 38,000 BTUs in the attic.: Remove existing water heaters and water heater pans, replace with new water heater pan and a new rheem 40 gal ng short water heaters in the attic, we will need to soldier on new adapters to the hot and cold side, once that is completed we then can install the water heater flex lines, we also replace the two gas flex line as well and reinstall your TandP line to the water heater. Once everything is hooked up we turn the water back on and check for any leaks and test pressure. Water heaters usually take about 40 minutes to completely heat up. We use tarps and plastic if need for your carpet and for your walls. So we don’t create a mess. These water heaters come with a 6 year warranty and a one year labor warranty. If you do get the membership then we will come out every year and flush the water heaters out, as well as do a free plumbing inspection every year. With the the membership you get upwards of 10% off any item or repair.	$3,136
JD Plumbing Services	7228547	2019-09-11	Customer supplied 40 gal ng short water heaters : We will remove the existing water heaters in the attic and pans, we will then install new pans that we supply and install your 40 gal natural gas short water heaters in the attic. We need to solder on new adapters and install new flex lines for the water heater and gas flex lines for the water heater that we supply. There will be no warranty threw our company for the water heater except for the labor warranty which is one year. We test for leaks and make sure everything is working properly.	$2,178
Home Depot		2019-09-11	Two Rheem 40 NG 38,000 BTUs Short 6 yr Year HomeDepot	$1,128
Mr. Rooter Plumbing	67780646	2019-09-10	40 Gallon Bradford White Tank, New water connectors, New gas connector, 6 Year Manufacture Warranty on Tank	$3,862
Mr. Rooter Plumbing	67778248	2019-09-10	Install new tankless gas water heater. Includes electrical and new pan, may be additional charge to add vent to roof.	$6,789