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Tools and Supplies for Installing Water Heater
To install you will need common plumbing tools, pipe thread compound and parts. Before you purchase you may want to read about the energy efficiency ratings of different brands. Also, you may want to see if you are interested in switching to a tank less water heater.
Please see the detailed list below.
- Channel Locks
- 24 inch pipe wrench
- Pipe Thread Compound
- Teflon Tape
- Electric Meter Tester
- Water Flex Line and nipple kit
- Make sure the new one is correct height and width for re-installation
- Possibly a new T & P Valve if one isn’t with the new purchase.
Removing Old Water Heater
Below is a check list for removing the old water heater.
- Turn off Electricity
- Remove cover where electric wire goes into water heater
- Test wires to make sure electric is off by testing from each insulated wire back to ground then remove wires
- Turn Water off to Water and check at hot water faucet on bathtub
- Connect a drain hose to the drain and carefully open the drain.
- If water does not drain then turn the hot water back on to use water pressure to push debris from drain outlet
- After water flows freely from hose turn water off and unscrew the water supply pipes
- Remove the Temperature and Relief pipe, you can leave the T & P Valve installed
- Remove old unit
- Install a water Heater Drain Pan if desired
- Install New Unit
- Connect New pipes by reverse procedure that you removed them. Make sure to connect the cold to proper inlet.
- Turn on the Hot Water Valve in your Bath Tub and then turn the water supply back on. After all air is gone close system and check for leaks
- Reconnect the electric
Water Heater Check List after Installation
After you have installed the new connections, dry them with a paper towel or toilet paper. About 10 minutes after you have turned on the electricity you should hear a noise in the water heater or feel warmth beginning in the pipes. Now re-check the pipes and see if there are any leaks. Also, check the thermostat to see if they are set at the desired temperature. Some water heaters have an upper and lower thermostat and some only have a lower thermostat. You will need to set both of them, if equipped with two. Setting these thermostat over 140 degrees can cause excessive wear on the heater elements.