How Much is The Labour To Install a Hot Water Heater

Water heaters are one of the most important and mostly used household appliances in homes. How much is the labour to install a hot water heater? A well functional water heater is considered a blessing in winter. However, one of the most important things to consider when planning a water heater installation, is the cost.

The installation cost for the water heater should always be considered. Because the cost of installing a 40-50 gallon water heart that comes with a tank goes for about $400 to about $1000. While, installing. a tankless water heater goes for about $1,470 and about $2,500. Although the overall cost of owning a water heater may depend on the number of people using the heater, and the operating expenses.

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FOR THE TANKLESS AND TANK SYSTEMS

Plumbing contractors most times, believe that the tankless water heaters have more energy. However quite a good number of people have argues that the tankless heaters are not as beneficial as they thought it would. Installing a tankless water heater can cause you up to, $2500. But a tank water heated can cost up to $900 when it comes to installation. The tankless systems are quite difficult when it comes to maintaining the facility. But if you use your heater to perform more than one task at the same time, then it would be best if you opt for a tank water heater. This is because, the tank water heated are easier to maintain and they also provide hot water even more quickly than the tankless ones.

Hot Water Tank Installation Cost

Typically, plumbers do charge at $45-$70 per hour. And in most cases, a plumber would install your water heater in a day. It’s only a matter of few hours. You can decide to pay between #270 to $560. However, water heaters can be quite difficult to access and can take about 2-3 hours than the easy ones.

TYPES OF WATER HEATER

Some of the popular types of water heaters are: the propane water heaters, the solar water heater, the natural gas water heater and the electric water heater. The natural gas water heater are known for their affordability. You can get them at the rate of $500-$700. Then you should expect to pay about $400 to about $550 for the natural gas water heater. Installing a natural gas water heater, would cost you between $1500 and $2500. The propane water heater will cost you about $100 to $2000 for installation. Although the installation price for an electric water heater is quite affordable and it cost about $500.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING A WATER HEATER

*Consider your fuel source. This is because water heater installation cost is affected by the fuel sources available. A gas water heater can cost about $60 to $100 or even more to install than an electric tank water heater. And you can pay up to $600 or more for a gas tankless water heater to be installed. But if you will like to switch sources, you will most likely need to expand your budget. Because switching from a gas to an electric water heater may require the you, getting a gas line. And a gas line usually cost about $500 to be installed. If you also want to get your water heater replaced, you can budget about $500 in addition especially if your water heater pipe is old, damaged and incompatible with the new system.

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*Also the home layout, model, the size of the home can all contribute to the costs of installing a water heater. A traditional water heater may require certain expansion tanks to reduce the risk of pressure damage to the pipes and the entire plumbing system. This is mostly needed in systems that are closed water supply. So always consider this into your water heater costs.

*Although the tackles water heaters may come with higher costs, but they require less maintenance in the long run.

*Although each of these systems come with it’s own unique costs. The installation also varies although they are based on your own needs and wants. Meanwhile always make sure you do a thorough research before deciding on the best water heater for your home and have an expert plumber install it.