How did we cancel our water heater rental and installed our own?

When we bought our current house it came with a water heater tank rented from (then) Enbridge. Soon after the rental contract was shifted to Direct Energy. No one changed the tank though. It was ancient and getting older. Eventually we cancelled our water tank rental and had our own tank installed. Here’s why.

Can a gas water heater be moved to another room?

Due to factors like building codes, plumbing complications and whether your heater is gas or electric, moving your water heater is often an extremely delicate process that can go wrong in any number of ways. However, with a little know how and some effort you should be able to relocate your heater to a different room in your house.

How much does it cost to rent a water heater?

Yes, we were paying almost $180 a year for a tank that was almost 20 years old! It was not necessarily going to be easy to convince Direct Energy to replace the tank because it wasn’t broken yet. If we could convince them, we knew the rental cost per month would increase. The other option was to buy and install our own tank.

Where can I get a contractor to move my water heater?

To find a local contractor that can easily move your water heater to a new location, you need to sign up with ServiceWhale. By using ServiceWhale’s simple request wizard you’ll find your area’s most qualified contractors, who are all ready to complete your home improvement job at a great price.

When we bought our current house it came with a water heater tank rented from (then) Enbridge. Soon after the rental contract was shifted to Direct Energy. No one changed the tank though. It was ancient and getting older. Eventually we cancelled our water tank rental and had our own tank installed. Here’s why.

Yes, we were paying almost $180 a year for a tank that was almost 20 years old! It was not necessarily going to be easy to convince Direct Energy to replace the tank because it wasn’t broken yet. If we could convince them, we knew the rental cost per month would increase. The other option was to buy and install our own tank.

To find a local contractor that can easily move your water heater to a new location, you need to sign up with ServiceWhale. By using ServiceWhale’s simple request wizard you’ll find your area’s most qualified contractors, who are all ready to complete your home improvement job at a great price.

Do you need a permit to move a water heater?

This is one of the most highly impactful parts of your decision in regard to cost next to purchasing a new unit. First and foremost is the safety and code of moving the water heater . Most cities require a permit, which you can request from your city’s building department (as well as an inspection after the unit is moved).