Introduction
The first thing that needs to be determined when installing a new water heater is its location. It is important to think about its proximity to your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room so you do not have to run pipes through the house. Once you’ve decided on a location, your plumber will measure the space needed to make sure your new water heater will fit. The old water heater will need to be removed and disposed of properly. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes up to an hour. The next step is the installation of the shut-off valves for both hot and cold water, called isolation valves. Although most homes have shut-off valves already in place, if they are too small a larger size can be installed. Next is the installation of the expansion tank which controls the amount of pressure in your water heater
The first thing that needs to be determined when installing a new water heater is its location.
There are a few things you need to consider when choosing the location of your new water heater: safety, convenience, aesthetics, energy efficiency and water pressure. You’ll also want to consider the size and efficiency of the water heaters you’re considering.
Location should be determined by your personal preference or needs for various reasons.
Safety is definitely a concern when installing a new water heater. You want it in an area that won’t make it difficult for anyone else in your household to get around or reach it in case of emergency—and you definitely don’t want it near anything flammable! A safe distance from any source of open flame is recommended by most manufacturers as well (3 feet). If you have small children or pets in your household who could unknowingly knock over something that would fall onto or near the exposed heating element on top of a traditional tankless system then keep them at least 6-8 feet away from this type while they’re running hot (they’ll be able to tell when they’ve cooled down again!). And remember: never place any object anywhere near where hot steam may escape during operation unless instructed otherwise by manufacturer instructions or local codes governing installation requirements
It is important to think about its proximity to your bathroom, kitchen and laundry room so you do not have to run pipes through the house.
It is also important that the water heater not be placed in a spot where it will risk being exposed to freezing temperatures.
Once you’ve decided on a location, your plumber will measure the space needed to make sure your new water heater will fit. The size of your old heater and its location (on the floor or wall) will help determine whether it’s possible to keep your plumbing in place as well. If it’s not feasible, this is when the pipe work will be moved or replaced.
Once all of these decisions have been made, installation can begin!
The old water heater will need to be removed and disposed of properly.
Once you’ve made the decision to replace your water heater and have found a new one, it’s time to move forward with the installation. The old water heater will need to be removed and disposed of properly. Here are some things you’ll want to know about how long this process takes:
- The old water heater must be drained and disconnected before being removed from its location. This is important because if there’s still water in the tank when it gets disconnected, you risk having it spill out onto your floor or damage any nearby walls. You should also make sure there are no leaks in any pipes connected to your current unit before disconnecting from an electrical source or gas line (if applicable). These steps will help prevent any accidents during this process!
- You can take your old unit back for recycling at some locations where they accept hazardous materials such as Home Depot or Lowes / Menards stores that participate in local waste management programs such as “Food Banks” sponsored by their business partners like Walgreens Pharmacies across Chicago Illinois USA where they don’t charge anything extra while providing discounted prices on household goods plus free delivery within city limits (see below), but if those options aren’t available then consider calling around town until someone agrees – just remember not everyone wants them so don’t get discouraged too quickly when making calls; keep trying until someone says yes! If all else fails then find out what type of disposal method works best locally using Google Maps’ search feature which allows users enter query terms like “landfill near me”, etcetera…
This can take anywhere from 30 minutes up to an hour.
How long it takes to replace your water heater depends on the size of your home and how much work needs to be done.
- 30 minutes or less: If you have a small home, with a small tank, then replacing your water heater should take no more than 30 minutes. This is because there are fewer steps involved in this process and can be completed quickly.
- 1 hour or less: If you have an average-sized tank and home, then replacing your water heater should take about 1 hour or less. This is because there are still very few steps involved in this process but requires just a little bit more time than smaller tanks would need to be replaced (i.e., 45 minutes).
- 2 hours or more: If you have larger tanks that require replacement, then replacing them may take longer than 2 hours depending on how many steps need to be taken during that period of time.
The next step is the installation of the shut-off valves for both hot and cold water, called isolation valves. These are small valves typically located at either end of your water heater and are used to isolate it from the rest of your home’s plumbing system when it needs maintenance or repairs.
You should test these valves every six months or when you have a problem with your hot or cold water supply. Simply turn off both isolations valves and see if you have any hot or cold water coming out of other faucets in your house. If not, turn them back on again and be sure they’re tight before starting up any faucets again so as not to waste any more energy than necessary!
Although most homes have shut-off valves already in place, if they are too small a larger size can be installed. If the shut-off valves are oversized, they can be replaced with smaller ones.
Shut off the water supply to your water heater before beginning any work on it and allow at least an hour of time for the water to drain out of the tank before you begin removing it.
The next step is to install the expansion tank, which is a safety device that controls the amount of pressure in your water heater. When you turn on a hot water tap, it’s like opening a faucet full of water and sending it through your pipes at high speed. This creates immense pressure on the system, so an expansion tank acts as a pressure relief device—it absorbs some of this excess energy so that it doesn’t damage your home or burst any pipes.
An expansion tank can also be known as a pressure relief device or pressure regulator because it helps regulate how much water comes out at once when you open up all those taps! An expansion tank is typically made out of plastic or metal and will generally hold anywhere between 30 to 100 gallons worth of water inside its reservoir chamber (or “tank”). These reservoirs are located either directly under the bathtub drain plug hole or near where they lead into the wall behind cabinets so they aren’t easily noticeable when looking around inside one’s home – but their purpose should always remain top-of-mind whenever using hot baths/showers after installing new units.”
This step usually takes less than half an hour.
Installing a water heater is a job that can be completed in less than half an hour.
Removing an old water heater and installing new pipes will take longer. It’s also important to note that this step usually takes less than half an hour, but it can take longer if you have to remove your old piping as well.
Once all of those steps are complete it’s time to install and connect your new water heater.
- Connect the new water heater to the main water line.
- Connect the new water heater to the hot water pipes.
- Connect the new water heater to the cold water pipes.
- Test your new water heater and make sure all connections are secure, then turn it on!
If you chose a tankless water heater, they will connect it directly to your gas line or electric wiring and then connect it to both the main cold water line and your hot water pipes.
Not only are these water heaters more efficient than their counterparts, but they’re also more expensive. If you want an upgrade in convenience and design while keeping the same amount of space on your wall as you currently have with your old tank heater, consider upgrading now before going through any type of renovation project such as installing new cabinets or floors.
- Your plumbing professional will also test for any leaks before testing out your new heater by turning on both hot and cold water lines.
- The unit should be tested to ensure it is working properly before being installed.
- Your plumber will then connect the pipes up and get ready to install the unit into place.
Conclusion
In conclusion, replacing a water heater is not a complicated process. However it does take time, so you should plan accordingly. The most important thing to keep in mind when thinking about how long it will take to replace your water heater is the location of your current one and where you want the new one placed. It’s also important that you have all parts needed on hand before calling for an estimate so that there are no delays during installation!
