This guy has a plumbing company and licensed etc, he is just old school
and works by himself I guess.
On 6/10/2020 9:23 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
The new age plumbing companies are a rip off.
Professional plumbers are probably more expensive because of permit
requirements,
>The new age plumbing companies are a rip off.
Professional plumbers are probably more expensive because of permit
requirements, licensing requirements, and bonding and liability insurance
requirements. If a house blows up from a gas leak because of an improperly
installed water heater, how
Well I remembered my father has some old time plumber he uses and
recently had him install a water heater and redid all of the gas lines
under his 100 year old house. I think my dad said he charged him around
$1500 to replace all the gas lines, which I would imagine is cheap
considering the
(hot side) after it corroded through.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:47 PM
> To: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> Cc: Allan Streib
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Water heater replacement
>
> In
Sadly, water heaters are common price gouge items. They know anyone
replacing a water heater is likely in a mild panic and feeling they need
to replace the heater RIGHT NOW.
So they quote the most expensive model and then add on installation and
a generous profit. Some of which is maybe deserved
They’re betting against you. They lost.
-D
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I can't complain. I filed at least 10 claims in 4 years so they lost money
> every year. They ended up not renewing me.
>
> On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>
I can't complain. I filed at least 10 claims in 4 years so they lost money
every year. They ended up not renewing me.
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:31 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That’s a major ream. A high pressure relief valve is under $20.
>
>
>
That’s a major ream. A high pressure relief valve is under $20.
https://www.lowes.com/pl/Pressure-relief-valve--Water-heater-parts-Water-heaters-Plumbing/4294400567?refinement=4294400532
-D
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> No that was calling local
Mine was covered by the HOW but I had to pay for the safety valve ($300).
On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 5:19 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Lowe’s will be just as much, I’m sure.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>
Lowe’s will be just as much, I’m sure.
-D
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> No that was calling local plumbing places. Seems like a ripoff to me. I guess
> I’m going to do it myself.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Dan Penoff
No that was calling local plumbing places. Seems like a ripoff to me. I guess
I’m going to do it myself.
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> On Jun 10, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> If it’s Lowe’s, yes. They gouge the piss out of you on installs. They sub it
> to a local
If it’s Lowe’s, yes. They gouge the piss out of you on installs. They sub it to
a local plumber and then add profit on top of that. I asked for a quote on my
last one and it was nearly as much as the water heater itself.
No thanks.
-D
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The wife called around and cheapest quote she got was $1200. Looking at Lowe’s
at HD can get one for about $400. They really want $600 to install it?
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>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 3:36 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>> wrote:
> YOu know too there is like a 3yr and a 5yr warranty
although I did have to replace a
corrugated copper flex hose (hot side) after it corroded through.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 4:47 PM
To: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Cc: Allan Streib
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Water heater
In my experience, the tanks always leak eventually. This has been the
only reason I've ever needed to replace a water heater. But they last
far longer than 5 years unless maybe you have some really corrosive
water.
Also the tank will likely have a replaceable sacrificial anode, which
most people
YOu know too there is like a 3yr and a 5yr warranty tank. They are the
exact some unit, you're just paying for the additional warranty time.
Replacing one is not hard if you have the tools and want to waste the
time chasing after it and dealing with it, but if this is a rental then
go ahead
Yes
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> On Jun 10, 2020, at 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Not only this, but it’s an expense against the operating costs of the
> rental. Because you are doing cost accounting for tax purposes, aren’t you?
>
> -D
>
>> On Jun 10, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Allan
I’m getting quotes for the cheapest tank they can find. The sad part is I just
bought a home warranty the other day because I figured the systems are all 15
years old and will start requiring replacement in the near future. I normally
don’t do these but know several people with rentals and they
Not only this, but it’s an expense against the operating costs of the rental.
Because you are doing cost accounting for tax purposes, aren’t you?
-D
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 4:12 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You know, for a rental I might be more inclined to call a plumber and
>
You know, for a rental I might be more inclined to call a plumber and
expense the cost. Depends how much time you have to fool with it. Also
if you hire a plumber then they are liable for the installation being
done correctly. Same reason I only work on my own cars, not anyone
else's.
One more
It’s at the rental house and can’t remember what kind of pipe it is but it’s in
the garage closet and easy to get to. It’s natural gas.
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> On Jun 10, 2020, at 2:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Just did this a couple of weeks ago.
>
> Is your plumbing CPVC,
Just did this a couple of weeks ago.
Is your plumbing CPVC, copper, or something else?
Gas or electric heater? Do you have good access to all the fittings?
Mine was pretty straightforward. Replaced a natural gas heater with same
capacity natural gas. Though it was basically the same size tank,
Is this a simple diy or a big pain and requires a plumber?
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