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irisblue

(34,476 posts)
Wed Mar 8, 2023, 11:08 AM Mar 2023

My water tank, which is of great age, is almost dead, I have no idea what to do next [View all]

I currently have a gas heated tank, I've read this article
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/plumbing/21015245/hot-water-heater-buying-guide


I did call city code & asked if the city inspectors come as who ever replaces the tank finishes the work to make sure the gas lines are properly connected, he tap danced around that but did tell me a permit was $75. I'm willing to pay that, I am not interested in having my house blow up ( happened to a neighbor when I was a kid, big memory).

I know I will get another 40 gallon tank again. I did look into getting a heat on demand syste, but the guy quoted a $5000 moving gas lines for a 50+yr old house, I'm not able to pay that.

Do I go to a big hardware store? Do I call a plumbing company?

Help me, I want a long hot shower again.
Thx

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