Gas Water Heater Installation
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
- Here's what you need to know to install a gas water heater. www.lowes.com/projects/repair-....
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
Installing a gas water heater involves potentially dangerous fumes. A properly functioning flue is necessary to remove harmful gases. If you are not 100% confident installing a gas water heater, Lowe's recommends that you hire a professional. Call 1-877-GO-LOWES or visit Lowes.com/WaterHeaterInstall to learn more about installation services through Lowe’s.
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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.
How’s your water heater install holding up?
I just received an estimate for 3450.00 for the purchase of an 800.00 dollar gas water heater and installation.
I laughed at the plumber and subtly pushed him the f outta my house.
@@fostermac7170 installation prices are insane right now.
@@samanthameyers1950 $1200 just for an instalation (no tank)
@@ThemadoutbackerI just had a clown wanting $1600 for the installation.
Oh my gosh, couldn’t make a simpler video. This is absolutely amazing
this video makes it look easy AF!! no soldering!! nice!!
P.S. Lowes is 100x better than HD
Brief and right to the point, thanks!
Most helpful video on the internet
I think I'm calling the professional 😅
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.
I look forward to seeing your house on the news soon 👍
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Thank you, Lowe's. 😊
Great video guide, i purchased my water heater from lowe's and followed your video step-by-step.......thank you my neighborhood lowe's......
How did it turn out?
Excellent explanation^^
Thanks for this excellent video!
it will go this smoothly for about 1% of installs. the other 99% you'll need way more time, tools and fittings.
Truth!
Are you a plumber? What issues did you run into?
@Carpe Diem 10-4
Love the background music, is so energetic and motivating!
Outstanding video. Thanks Lowes. - jwrit
Very nice video...Thanks
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.
patdio58 i dont think I have ever seen a HWT with a 3" vent. Only 4" or larger. But that's in Canada, could be different where you are.
I replace water heaters all day everyday and see 3 inch venting all the time. probably most of the time honestly.@@ICooke11
Thank you for the heads up on this! 💖
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.
If you don't speak English then don't try to write in it.
@@waytospergtherebro: I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣
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Where did you install the expansion tank?....Did I miss that part?
Nice VO work, Josh!!
Great video! So many people get ripped off renting!
Great video!
Excellent Video !
I'm a gas fitter/plumber, this is how people die.
great video. Thanks
Let me ask you a question what if you still have the old time boiler combo with the hot water intake would new boilers still work with it and how do the new boilers work compared to the boiler combo with the water intake
Great video
Actually very good video.
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.
My Bradford White water heater is narrow, but slightly taller. Seems like a good fit in tight spaces.
@@JP1050x they are referring to the new heaters being wider than the older heaters. So when you have an older in a really tight closet or space, then the new heater with the same capacity might not fit. You'll have to downsize and probably add a mixing valve if needed.
Just curious if mortgage company requires a gas heater to be installed by a certified plumber to ensure it’s up to code. Seems like it would be a requirement
Faydali bi video ! 👏🍀👍, Profesyonel
TESISATCI olmasi gerekir !! 🇹🇷
Good video.
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.
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!
+Reboot153 Thanks for the feedback. Due to the nature of the install we recommend professional installation of tankless water heaters.
the problem we always experienced was when two people showered at the same time. water was not as hot. never had that issue with a tank. so over buy on the BTUs to be safe with the Tankless. They are all we ever used overseas, but stateside we use Tank heaters.
If u live un Florida okay...if it snows where u live..keep away...it will not produce enough hot water. U dont hv to take my word for it..but u will remember this response it u dont
Wow great video !!!
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.
Kelly Vincent ....thank you very much ......theres people out here like me that really appreciate a comment like that
@@Bendover-jf4bi I would recommend to follow manual instructions,it may vary depend on the model and brand
Yep, Philly is correct installed the Rheem water heater today......
@@carlosleiva9406 On that specify model that is being installed, next to the control panel is instructions on how to light the Pilot. In this case it is like Philly Kelly said. Mine too about 20 pushes. I could hear it light and a couple seconds later the light flashed.
Hmm... Mine says to press the knob for 90 seconds and then push the ignitor once. Worked for me
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.
And a parts list, too.
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In some jurisdictions the connecting gas line to the tank needs to be inspected and tagged by a licenced gas fitter or plumber.
We just had a new boiler installed, but now the hoy water is cold...well it comes out hot for a few seconds but gets cold right away 🤦🏻♀️ I have to wait for someone to come out and fix it. Is there anything I can do to help it?
How did you Set it on the drain pan without smashing it ? You make it look too easy!
Thanks
in oregon you need seismic strapping and the bucket under the tmp line is def a no no.
In Utah the tmp line has to be no less than one inch off the ground, and no more than six. Bucket definitely not allowed lol.
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
If only every project was this easy
Can you do this video inside a small closet, instead of ideal situations
I think that it must not be in a confined space like that; but check with a pro. Definitely check before doing it. Because of the possibility of BOOOM.
A year or more late but to answer your question.
If the unit is a gas powered heater you need "make up" air for the fire that heats up the water.
If you dont have enough air flow you can get improper combustion which can be detrimental to your health. And electric unit does not need make up air and can be put almost anywhere.
great video. But one thing, you might want to mention about how to dispose of / recycle the old heater.
***** Checking with local authorities on disposal or recycling is a necessary last step. Thanks for the feedback!
Your local metal recycler will likely give you a few bucks for it. Mine gave me $12 for a 75 gal tank, which was better than paying the local waste company $6 to drop it off.
Tanks!
Not one of these YT videos tell you how to remove the OLD gas lines. The union on mine won't budge. What to do?
The hoses did not pass inspection for me.
Does lowes offer installation services?
It seems my water pumps out faster when i cut the cold water on is that a problem?
Do you remove the little white plastic inserts from inlet/outlets before installing plumbing?
Did you take them off?
How do you get the flexible hoses to make a tight fit? The kit I got they just fall out as soon as you turn water pressure on?
bend them to shape but do not kink them
Love the background music
I noticed that no dripleg was installed at the entry of the gas line to the water heater. Is that omission a mistake in the video?
Youssef Farhat a drip leg collects moisture in the gas line and is not needed when gas is dry. Worth mentioning drip leg is often confused with sediment trap which collects dirt and debris before it gets into the control unit of an appliance. As always, follow the code requirements of your area and contact a pro if you have questions. Thanks for watching.
Lowe's Home Improvement Thank you for the well-informed response! I did some follow up reading and you are absolutely correct. It appears as though my home inspector conflated the terms "sediment trap" and "drip leg," and that these are commonly confused terms. Still, it seems like sediment traps are to be installed at the entry point of gas into water heaters, furnaces, and boilers for the reason you mentioned. It would have been nice if the video mentioned it, but it's still a great video that I'll refer to in the future! Thumbs up for the great online customer service at Lowe's!
Youssef Farhat thanks for the feedback.
There is a "drip leg", / sediment trap. The drip leg/sediment trap is installed at the bottom of the vertical pipe. In the video, there is a Tee fitting at the bottom of the vertical pipe, the "Bull" (side) of the Tee going to the gas valve, then a short nipple and cap, on the bottom. Obviously due to any moisture, or sediment which will fall into the drip leg, or sediment trap. Whether there is "dry gas" in the area or not, the International Mechanical Code , and the National Fuel Gas Code books, require it !
Youssef Farhat: what you're calling a "drip leg" is at the base of the supply pipe near the wall, below where the flex-line is being attached
Does owner installation void the warranty? All the installation guides I've downloaded and read say professional installation.
It does not. It have to be installed to code.
Do gas water heaters require any electrical connections?
If it is a high efficiency unit and has a powered fan for the flue exhaust, yes, usually its a 120v plug.
Might help by starting out the video on how to drain the water tank.
Michael Eisenbise: Why? It's addressed well in the video -- A full tank makes it easier to remove attachments. I wouldn't drain a tank until I'm ready to remove the supply lines.
Just a thought .... please add links in the description for the tools etc used in the video.
We've been doing that with out newer videos! Thanks for watching!
We have a Rheem do you sell to users Rheem
Don't forget to remove the crappy plastic drain valve on the bottom of your new water heater and replace is with a high quality brass valve and nipple to space it out a bit. A water heater should be drained bi-annually to keep the sediment from building up, and those plastic drain valves don't last.
they should partner up with TLC hoarding and install the water heater in a hoarders basement
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WHY do people think adding ANNOYING background music to instructional videos makes them better?
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ManOpinionated cuz u dont get bore
ManOpinionated by
ManOpinionated ... it's really annoying trying to be creative may be...
I think that they think that the music makes you happy. Of course, it doesn't.
Just bought an AO Smith Signature Select (Extended Warranty) gas heater. I see no comment in the paper instructions regarding leveling the water heater. I have always seen this in all appliance installations and wondered why it is absent now. The installer of our old heater did a cock-eyed job and I was not present to watch him. He told my wife he installed it crooked because "The plumbing was the limiting factor in his effort." I just figured he wanted to put as little into the job as possible and beat it. SO, now I am doing this job myself 10 years later. Level installations for gas are always important?
Hi, Dolred. Try contacting the manufacturer for level installation procedure. If the prior installer is correct and there are plumbing restrictions causing installation issues probably worth have a pro take a look. Thanks for watching.
I need to see the video on tank less water heaters.
Mine came with 6 screws for the blower bur no holes. but don't know if to screw on myself or I might have got a defected one? Any help
cisco cruz check the manual that came with the water heater, it should provide detailed installation instructions and contact information for the manufacturer. If you don't feel confident call a pro for help.
Do you have to shut off the main water to install one?
no you don't.
Don’t you need a sediment trap on the gas line?
It has one on the metal hard line seen at 4:19.
do these water heater take fresh air from the sides or bottom?....
Bottom
Very nice video. I'd love to do it myself next time since changing all pipes to flexible ones are just very easy job.
I live in Massachusetts, is it ok to do it on our own? Or have to be licensed for gas and plumbing works with permit as well by law?
If you do not drown or blow yourself... or anyone else up, what they won't know can't hurt you! The main thing that kills most people though is the carbon monoxide gas leaks when they have defective venting. You can smell natural gas and you can also use water and dish soap to make leaks bubble. Much cheaper and already will have on hand. The part no one likes is hauling a new one in and hauling/disposing of the old one. Especially the disposal.
Hot water is a MUST, right? Watch to learn how to install a gas water heater. Rather have it installed? Call 1-887-GO-LOWES.
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You guys are fuckin idiots
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I have a wood burning stove that is installed over a tiled floor. I also installed tile on the walls. The tile loosened up and is coming off the walls after I used the stove all winter. What can I use to make it adhere to the walls longer?
Definitely not a water heater.
A professional wouldn't do it any different. This is easy stuff. Do it yourself and save some money.
Frank Sandoval amen
Frank Sandoval You bet. But be sure you know the code in your area, maybe even get an owner builder permit and make it official.
I need someone given me direction as I perform it and talking me through.
You couldn’t be more wrong.
If your professional is using sharkbite push fittings, get a new professional
Just got mine.. but the flame is low? it's not heating properly... anyone knows why?
You said PSI shouldn't be gallons per minute. Just asking for a friend
What to use when cutting copper pipe
jimmie lowe a pipe cutter would seem to be the obvious choice! If you have to ask that, then I suggest you reconsider doing any diy unless your mummy is there to supervise...
How reliable are push fit fittings?
Have used shark bite fitting . Used behind bathroom wall 13 years ago. Knock on wood I hope I dont jinks myself. Still good . Secrete you have to make sure they are seated properly. Practice
Just learn to solder it’s not difficult.
I like electric water heaters more easier to change out
Not plumbers tape it’s Teflon tape plumbers tape is galvanized or plastic with holes used to hang or strap pipe if unable to run t and p discharge pipe out side it needs to be approximately
This is a lot of work
Approximately four inches from floor don’t drain or bleed air from faucet use tub spout no aerator more flow
0:15 why does it say to turn on the exhaust fan, doesn't doing this pull the outside air in??
blipblop92: it's just to ensure the WH flue still functions properly with other appliances running
If something like a dryer or a return air vent from the Hvac is too close to the vent of the waterheater that appliance could be pulling it's air so strongly that it pulls the from the waterheater exhaust. To prevent this and outside air vent can be added near the appliance that is hogging the air. The solution at my house was to undercut the bottom of the laundry room door that sealed off the outside air so that fresh air from the house would be pulled to the the laundry to replace the air being exhausted by the dryer.
Ok........ here we go, hold my beer...
How'd it go?
@@DaddyLongLegs44 I don’t remember
And my local hvac company wanted $1500 plus just for for installation. This is maybe a 2-3 hour job max that
Can be done with basic tools. That's not including the heater btw.
Thanks for watching!
Wow, that is high. I just had a brand new Bradford White 50 gallon gas water heater installed for $1295, this includes the new water heater.
That quote was from the home depot contractor as well. Crazy crazy...
When you show water dripping from discharge tube, A) what is the pressure gauge shown connected to, to measure the pressure and B) where is the mechanism located to decrease the pressure to below 80 psi?
You adjust your water pressure with the water pressure regulator.
Didn’t specify flare but size
Wait he said to drain the hot water out of the tank I mean every time I replace mine it’s broken so how does that work
it is cracked some where else other then the bottom of the tank; alas the tank maybe 1/2 full then you need 10 people to move it. So drain what is left in the tank.
doing this now . tank takes a while to empty . as long as I don't blow up i'm alright .
Cut one of the lines on top so air gets in and will empty in less than 10 minutes.
I am assuming you blew up?
@@eccoodamo he blew up...
Rest in power, soldier 🙏
The video was really good!
There's just one thing I didn't understand.
Did Lars have to pay to get into the pie eating contest?
Was not expecting a Stand by Me quote here.
How I get electicity..
Theres no electric in a water heater
Me and a buddy did this. Funny story, he says now we gonna get this in here? It was sitting on top of a about 3' foundation. I said hold my beer. I grabbed it and lifted it up by myself and it was in. Looked at him, he was scratching his head with jaw dropped. I said what, I take your heavy ass air compressor out of your car all the time
I want to got the design if it possibal.. I wanna got your answer as soon as you can
Where you lost me at, was putting teflon tape on the threads of a compression fitting🤦♂️
My compression nut just falls out
Ever notice how all the plumbers and 'master' plumbers only spread fear and contempt while providing no informative content in their comments? Oh well, it's not as if there is a conflict of interest present where they profit upon your ignorance.
Izzy Odd we don’t give our knowledge away for free
Dragons Rage knowledge, hehe
It's all nice tell it blows up. And kills call a plumber
@@DragonsRage It's the exploitation that is the crime. I was quoted $3500 for a tank replacement. The unit costs $1500. So $2k of labor for less than a days worth of work and maybe $30 is parts. It's heartless to spread fear and exploit people that lack knowledge.
What the hell does turning on the stove burners have anything to do with a hot water heater vent in another part of the house in the basement ??
Does anyone know if those plastic pieces on water heater top connections are supposed to be removed? They're on the inside as well. Are they simply protecting the water connections just before installing it but need to be removed?
so mat video
Not sure if anyone will see this in time but I had a plumber come over to take a look and we don't want to spend 1.4k on an installation so we're doing it ourselves. The plumber wrote out a list of what we need, and in that list there was a 3/4 '' brass nipple 4'' and i have no idea what that is for...
also what do we do if the yellow pipe for gas isn't coming off...?
I feel like a dad watching this
I stopped at "close all the windows, turn up all the gas." But I was curious so I continued, then I heard words such as solder, debur, etc. I'll just let a pro do this. LOL!
Kung-Fu Mojo Same here!
CONGRATULATIONS! OBVIOUSLY YOU 2 ARE THE 2 SMARTEST PEOPLE IN THIS COMMENT SECTION. MY SPIDEY SENSES TELL ME A LOT OF PEOPLE HERE LOVE TO BLOW STUFF UP.
If folks do not want to do such job, fine, get the pro. I am an avid DIY and replacing a water heater is easir than working on an engine. Plus the money saved goes to more tools.
Rob Fern - And the tools necessary to install and test a gas fired water heater properly (not incorrectly as shewn in this video) would cost about £1000.00.
Wallace: Bullshit. After buying the proper replacement tank from a home center and in most cases $30-worth of flex-lines/gas supply line/proper thread-sealant, the rest is lefty-loosey/righty-tighty + close-valve/open-valve for anyone with half a brain. Tank doesn't work after? You re-check your install, and worst-case scenario return the tank for a replacement if faulty.
how come they never tell people the importance of checking or changing the anode??
Brian Williams: Because this is an install video, not a maintenence video. Why would you talk about the anode rod on a brand-new tank? -You wouldn't be looking at the rod for a few years from the install.
Most people don't even know there's such a thing!
Man, I paid so much money, for what looks like a simple install. I paid the same price in labor as the purchase price of my water heater.
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I just paid $2100 and one month later some pipes are leaking. Stopped leaking by the time they arrived here so now saying it could not be leaking . Although towels were WET absorbing the water leaking. ! Now What.