Southpaw134
New Member
My electric water heater sprung a slow leak at beginning of last week but was still providing hot water.
I had decided to put in a gas water heater based on the long term ROI and because I would be able to add other gas appliances in the future (dryer, range, etc...). I began contacting plumbers last Thursday and have received two quotes with another plumber coming today. The local utility would still need to come place the tap and meter, which they will do for free, they will also provide a $675 rebate for the water heater & installation.
Well, last night that small, slow leak got much bigger. I wasn't concerned about water damage as the heater is located in the garage, but now I have no hot water. This not good. I have two small children and need hot water today.
I have two questions. First, can anyone recommend a good electric water heater (I currently have a 50 gallon Rheem). I would still like to go with gas but cannot wait for the tap/meter and the heater install. Do professional plumbers ever provide temporary water heating solutions until a permanent one can be reached? It my be a silly question, but I'm trying to find away to solve my water heating problem immediately while still install gas for the long term solution.
I had decided to put in a gas water heater based on the long term ROI and because I would be able to add other gas appliances in the future (dryer, range, etc...). I began contacting plumbers last Thursday and have received two quotes with another plumber coming today. The local utility would still need to come place the tap and meter, which they will do for free, they will also provide a $675 rebate for the water heater & installation.
Well, last night that small, slow leak got much bigger. I wasn't concerned about water damage as the heater is located in the garage, but now I have no hot water. This not good. I have two small children and need hot water today.
I have two questions. First, can anyone recommend a good electric water heater (I currently have a 50 gallon Rheem). I would still like to go with gas but cannot wait for the tap/meter and the heater install. Do professional plumbers ever provide temporary water heating solutions until a permanent one can be reached? It my be a silly question, but I'm trying to find away to solve my water heating problem immediately while still install gas for the long term solution.