How to Install a Hot Water Heater

If you know how to install a gas hot water heater with all the water heater plumbing connections, you are on your way to saving hundreds of dollars. In this video home renovation brothers Dave and Rich install a 50 gallon natural gas water heater after having removed a 40 gallon gas water heater earlier. This install included replacing the yellow gas supply line as well as replacing the cold supply shut off valve. Also we added new 18 inch braided stainless steel supply lines. In addition we also added a tub for the water heater to sit in.

The process is fairly straight forward, but does involve a number of steps. As always, no one should proceed with such a project without being fully knowledgeable and fully comfortable with all aspects of the job. A plumber can help in water heater installation areas beyond your comfort level.

You need a couple of plumbers wrenches, an adjustable wrench, pipe thread tape, gas thread tape, a water heater connection kit which includes a new yellow flexible gas supply line and brass compression fittings.

To install a gas water heater, it is helpful to have another person who can assist in moving this heavy water heater.

Be sure and check your local building codes as they can vary for each locale.

Whenever a larger water heater is installed, the vent size must also be checked as larger and newer water heaters can require larger venting pipes. Your hardware store, local plumber or building department may offer assistance in working out the specifics.

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