There are many projects that make perfect sense to take on yourself. Do you want to paint your living room? Go for it! Do you want to stain your own hardwood floors? It’ll be a big job, but we’re confident you can handle it. One of the DIY home projects that we would never recommend taking on yourself is to install a tankless water heater or any water heater for that matter on your own. It is a much bigger job than most homeowners realize and there is just so much that could go wrong. Only a licensed technician should handle your hot water heater replacement.
Take a look at some of the classic mistakes we’ve seen when untrained homeowners try to take on one of the largest plumbing jobs below.
You May Not Really Need a New Hot Water Heater
A licensed technician from Clay’s Climate Control will be able to run diagnostics to determine if a new hot water heater is needed or if you just have a repair that is needed. To an untrained eye, it could be hard to tell and the mistake could be a costly one.
Determining Which New Hot Water Heater To Purchase
Just like anything in a house, there is a range of hot water heaters to choose from. Big box stores carry less expensive models that homeowners may think would be fine (and they could be), but chances are you will have more issues with them and they may not last as long as hot water heaters that a licensed technician from Clay’s Climate Control would recommend due to how they’re made.
Getting The Wrong Size
Our technicians will know exactly what size water heater you need for your home. An amateur plumber or homeowner could end up purchasing the wrong size for their space, which can lead to many problems that could be avoided. It’s important to purchase the right size water heater for your space. Smaller homes with one or two occupants require smaller water heaters. On the other hand, larger homes with multiple family members require larger water heaters to be able to handle usage. It’s not uncommon to see more than one water heater in large homes. For all of your systems to run correctly, you need to have the right size for your space.
Venting Is Important
When installing a gas water heater, it is imperative that proper venting is in place. A licensed technician from Clay’s Climate Control knows exactly how space should be ventilated to ensure the safety of the homeowners. This is very important so that toxic gasses like carbon monoxide are forced outside. The build-up of toxic gasses can cause serious health implications – even death.
Have We Convinced You Not To Take On Your Own Hot Water Heater Installation?
As we said, we’re all about taking on certain home projects that could save you money and allow you to put some sweat equity into your home. Installing a tankless water heater or water heater in your home is just not one of those projects. If you need a hot water heater replacement, give us a call today at 609.916.1106 so that we can get you set up for an appointment to have one of our expert technicians make the job seamless for you.
