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Brady D'Hont
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  • Saratoga Springs, NY
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Hot water heater replacement

Brady D'Hont
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  • Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted Apr 30 2024, 08:00

Current hot water heater is 21 years old in a 2 bed/1bath SFH that is being flipped into a Mid-term rental unit. I plan to replace this before flip is complete. Any recommendations on type of tank or warranties?

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Kevin Sobilo
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  • Hanover Twp, PA
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Kevin Sobilo
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Replied Apr 30 2024, 10:22

@Brady D'Hont, I don't recommend any purchased add-on warranties. Those are money makers for companies. Just prepare for when things happen.

I'd consider something with a longer manufacturer's warranty because they should last longer probably because they have a better anode rode to sacrifice and protect the tank. 

I would make sure if it was installed in or above a finished space that it had a pan underneath it in case of a failure to eliminate/reduce possible damage.

I would also make sure its a good professional install not a handyman and that there is also an expansion tank installed as well.