How To Replace Your Electric Hot Water Heater | Full Install DIY

[@craigstephens4318]

Thanks for the easy to follow DIY. The only thing I would have done was change that cheap drain valve before I installed the new water heater. Great tutorial.

[@imclcinforzahorizon8951]

This is absolutely the Best Hot Water Heater Removal and installation Video I have watched... I'll be 66 Years old, and this Old Lady was scared to tackle this Dyi project until I watched this Video.... THANK YOU 👍👍👍❤️🦩✌️

[@kimariokiji]

You’re my kind of DIYer! Thorough and conscientious. This is one of the very best videos on installing an electric water heater on KZbin; arguably the best. Thank you. The only comment I have to add is that it might be better to use a handsaw to cut the existing cpvc pipes. The cutter tool can create cracks in the older cpvc pipes. This is info from an older gentleman who is a Master Plumber who is very generous with sharing his expertise with me.

[@Archifx]

Thank you sir! Appreciate the kind words. Good tip on the hand saw

[@RadioRich100]

He dosnt know what he doing.

[@Zero111311]

Thank you for this video. I just replaced my water heater on my own for the first time today and your video was extremely paramount in assisting me with the process. Thank you so much, you saved me $1000 that I did not have.

[@Archifx]

That’s excellent news. Congratulations!!!

[@sjpropertyservices3987]

Very thorough and well explained. In some jurisdictions, including where I am, the piping for the first 18" from the tank must be metallic so CPVC and pex are not allowed. I used corrugated stainless steel connections made specifically for water heaters. The cold water connection included a shut off valve. The ones I bought included push to fit connections where they connect to the water lines so no soldering or glue required. I appreciate that some people do not like the push to fit connections, but I have had very good success with them personally and professionally. Another advantage is that lines can be disconnected for servicing the water heater without having to cut any pipes.

[@GregorySmith-r8e]

How can he explain when he's guessing his way bro

[@danmacleod9526]

Most definitely the most detailed easy to understand video I have found on KZbin.

[@RadioRich100]

Dont do what he did.

[@edwardbaez4048]

I love your video i am ready to install my new water heater but i have a question in the electrical how i know the color of the wire i mean the right one thanks.

[@raysharplessjr]

Thanks for the video. Mine was hard piped with cpvc also by the plumber that was contracted during the construction of my house. I decided to go with Sharkbite flex lines from the cpvc to the tank dielectric nipples. My thinking was making future change outs easier. Was great to see someone else with my exact setup.

[@raysharplessjr]

I also changed the stock anode rod out with a Corro Protec 20 year anode rod. We'll see how it goes with that. My AO Smith pro grade tank only lasted 5 years before it was leaking out of the bottom.

[@Mar-gv4eq]

Used this to do this today..went perfect! Saved me like 2k!

[@coombs06]

Excellent video. I like the way you work by double checking the electrical and keeping things clean.

[@WG12115]

Best video for replacing as the inlet piping matches my apartment condo's piping. Other vids with copper metal piping with flexible metal supply lines had me a little lost. This is apples to apples and perfect for my setup as it is almost identical.

[@blackkeebler]

This is very detailed. You're showing us everything. It makes me feel so much better about replacing my water heater.

[@chrisbrown7046]

I appreciate you taken the time to explain the steps!

[@gregorsidler3962]

All I can say your the perfect teacher. I will be able to do this! Thank you for taking the time to do this video!

[@Archifx]

Thanks a bunch!!!

[@lazaruswoods6928]

You gave me the courage to install my electric waterheater. I was originally very intimidated, but you explained it very well. Thanks for you help!

[@ceedabulls]

So you had no problems? How did it come out?

[@lazaruswoods6928]

@Ceeda Ceeda Turn out great! Passed my inspection in the Golden State of California. Thanks again!

[@allergyahead8128]

Nice job. I liked the extra precaution at the end to check the electric. To me that was very important.

[@RadioRich100]

Not with one of those toys he used. He should have used a meter.

[@williamutsman579]

finished up on my water heater, looks great . no leaks.Thanks for the instructions

[@frankbiondo2476]

Nice clean install which is what I have come to expect from your videos. In addition to the hot side isolation valve add, I always replace drain valve, especially the plastic one like what came with this tank. I use a brass valve. The extra $10 is well worth it. Especially if you periodically drain a few gallons off to remove any sediment before it builds up. Helps the tanks last an extra couple years.

[@Archifx]

Thanks a bunch. That’s a good idea. I think I’ll replace mine with a brass valve too. Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@salinawhite7669]

@@Archifx you're VERY CLEAN AND neat I don't HAVE hot WATER FOR 2 week NOW

[@jimtimmons5067]

@@salinawhite7669just guessing here but people say “what?” to you a lot don’t they?

[@sangerhenderson6967]

​@@salinawhite7669❤ hi

[@reaper-sz5tm]

You did great, my only suggestion would be not using cpvc for the water lines. Pex, copper, or even sharkbite stainless braided lines would work better long term, they withstand heat better

[@daviddesmond2143]

Excellent video! I am going to save $800 by following your video step by step and install a new water heater. Thank you!

[@daviddesmond2143]

I did install the water heater myself and followed your video. Thanks so much!!!

[@jenniferbraun2491]

I'm replacing my heater today. It has been in and working for 32 years! It still works, but I thought it's probably time, lol!

[@Archifx]

You got this.

[@ronalddale8908]

Thanks for the demo. I did everything you did, except for the two panels on the side. I set the temps and it worked. Thanks.

[@wesleybrooks62]

Very good thank you for going step by step, all the other videos on how to install a hot water heater, was a waste of time. All they did was ramble left out a lot of steps. ABOUT TIME someone did a good correct job going step-by-step video all the other videos they need to take down Thank you 😊 again

[@fernrockhp2154]

Brother thank you so much this is the best hands down very informative a lot of patience, cleanliness on point we need more DiY’ers like you 🫡✌️

[@ME-wq8lq]

Thanks for giving me the confidence to replace my own. I only wish my piping was cpvc and not copper!

[@micahreynolds3450]

Shark bites. A copper homes friend.

[@tooneboone3869]

Don't worry about having copper now; in 5 to 10 years when the old water heater is is chanced out you will have to have it re-piped because the dimensions will have changed on the new heater, then you can use CPVC. they can't leave anything alone!!!

[@GregorySmith-r8e]

I like your little PLUMBING job I'm a plumber also

[@glh541]

Very helpful detailed video. I need to replace my old heater and will reference this video.

[@richardnguyen6853]

thank you so much you are a good teacher and give all detail of how to install the new water heater.good man,!!!

[@LiveHealthyWealthy]

Very nice and informative video! One caution I would suggest is that with households that have children the set temperature be closer to 120-125f. You also should get much longer life out of most water heaters, eleven years is not that long. Good clean job.

[@cranky_yankee]

140 is to hot because of scalding on non mixing faucets

[@georgedavall9449]

This has got to be one of THE BEST videos/ tutorials on electric water heater replacement, IMHO! Good video, without any annoying music, and quite annoying time lapse/ fast fwd’g as some creators have in their videos. I liked your ‘tile base,’ but I think I would have also put a pan under it? And the other thing is maybe smearing a little pipe dope/ sealant on the PTFE tape. Twisting your wires together, then attaching the wire nuts is a more secure method, and is what Electricians I’ve met in the field, do on job sites. Otherwise very clear and concise, and I appreciate your attention to detail and your cautionary advice, especially regarding the electrical. And chalk me up as a new Subscriber! 👏🏻👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸

[@Archifx]

Thanks so much!!! Worked hard on that one.

[@Fandaan]

A pan is code

[@Archifx]

Not when it’s below finished floor elev

[@rabbarabba6550]

Just found this you are fantastic. Definitely followed you and I appreciate you making this available to us non-professional people!!!!

[@chrisdimech7051]

Great video sir...gave me the confidence to attack the job myself!!!

[@ericbrauch5872]

Great job. 1 thing you could do is either wire it after the cement has dried or wire it before cementing in the pipes. My 40 gal heater can wobble around and I like to leave drying things alone.

[@generalesdeath8180]

This may be a dumb question but do you need to take those blue plug looking things out of the hot/cold fittings on the tank before hooking everything up?

[@dr2944]

As an added and extra safety precaution, wires should be twisted tightly together with ample length before being inserted into a wire nut. You did a good video. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@richardbennett22]

Great video and info. Might be a dumb question but does it matter how it is wired back up? Couldn't tell with your house wiring what the colors were.

[@dp4548]

You can put black to black and red to white, that is how mine is. Bare copper wire goes to ground (the green screw).

[@themillennialentrepreneurh2511]

Great video! Instead of paper towels use a cheap paper plate and cut a hole. Way harder for it to soak through. Very informative though! Thank you this will save a a ton of headaches in a few days!

[@fuggedaboudit223]

Very good vid. I notice the baffle tank in line with the cold water line. Is that a requirement?

[@johnepperson8867]

You're a perfectionist ! GREAT video, THANK YOU !!!

[@FrankRizzo-r2e]

Nice job. I have a question on the attachment to the T&P valve. The adapter appears CPVC on one side and stainless steel on the other which screws into the brass (or bronze ?) T&P. Are the dissimilar metals coming in contact mitigated by the teflon tape ?

[@chibuezenwadigo7339]

this shouldnt be an issue as water is not constantly running through the T&P valve, most set up looks like that

[@enriqueguzman9042]

Thank you. Just did it at my home and saved me alot of money.

[@zaneyates98]

Thank you for this. I’ll be back to let y’all know how it goes. Big project for me in my first home.

[@JC-sc9rx]

You can use a voltage pen to verify power. You should never use a voltage pen to verify a lack of power. Use a multimeter instead. Sometimes they wont pick up voltage through wire insulation...you can stick multimeter leads into each wire nut onto exposed copper for more accurate reading of whether or not power has been removed from circuit.

[@BlackTownie999]

I recommend getting a plastic water heater pan, Just in case of any leakage...Better safe than sorry!

[@Jim-El]

Great job sir. Wonderful demonstration!

[@kack7130]

also can you uncrew the old heater bolt without cutting it because it is a thread right? it may be easier. It is a pain to rejoin all the cpvc.

[@a.j.santiago303]

Great video! Question: at @22:35, you mention leaving the information on the CPVC pipe outward-facing and visible to an inspector. As a DIY project, do you need to have this inspected? I also live in Florida and was wondering this. Thanks, and good job!

[@derrickmc222]

You may sale your home the inspector for the next owner will need to see that. Out

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Thanks for posting! Very nicely done and explained

[@truegatorguyodonnell5092]

Great video -- very concise and methodical. Might actually subscribe, but I did find the video too monetized. There were FIVE ads that broke in while watching!

[@Archifx]

That’s how I make money my friend. No monetization. No motive

[@truegatorguyodonnell5092]

@@Archifx Good to know. I don't mind one at the beginning, maybe another closer to the end (some vbloggers on here have sponsors). But it's hard to listen to and follow anyone regardless of how knowledgeable or earnest they may be, if every three minutes someone annoying as a f@cking mosquito is pestering me to sell me some shite I'm not interested in nor did I ask for. So my motive is to avoid those videos like the clap!

[@Robinhood179]

I never got any ads ever.

[@joejr9653]

You have a valve on your cold water side you could shut off instead of killing your whole house. I would have added a valve to the hot side to just to be able to isolate water heater completely. You should also replace the expansion tank when you replace the water heater too. Just suggestions. Nice work.

[@Archifx]

Oh yes. I know. I’m trying to make the video appeal to the masses in case they don’t have isolation valves. The crazy thing is... my local big box was out of stock of shutoff valves 3/4” so I couldn’t add one at the time. Believe me I wanted to add it and show it in the vid but I have to Keep it as simple as possible. Thanks for the feedback. That expansion tank is only a year old but yes. If it’s original to the WH def replace at the same time. 👍

[@tigerbatman7881]

It is against code to have a valve on both sides. If they are both off the pressure of the water heater heating up has nowhere to go except out the TMP

[@joejr9653]

@@tigerbatman7881 I've never seen it anywhere in the code book where it states no valve on both sides.

[@tigerbatman7881]

@@joejr9653 it is at least where I’m at. I wouldn’t do it but to each there own

[@mikegarrett3815]

@@tigerbatman7881 FYI That depends where you live!! Not every country,province or state has the same regulations!

[@williecunningham3725]

Yes, I may do mine myself. Mine is electric, has 4 connections and one includes electric to the top like yours. I am not going to rush. I am boiling water on my stove now to do the dishes (oh, I will always have hot water). My unit put out very hot water and yesterday finally I feel nothing but cold water from all the hot water faucets. I am not going with any high end units, just a basic 30 or 40 gallon electric Water heater. I might need a permit so I will check soon with city hall.

[@FreddyStarman]

kudos to you. You have a great teaching talent. thanks.

[@michaelkozenczak1666]

Very nice install.....can save 2000 dollars...and as a DIYer my knuckles are always racked up!

[@segundo4370]

Helpful video. You didn’t explain the wire connections in any detail. I see the tank has a red and black wire but the wires coming from the panel both appear to be black. How do you know which wire to connect to the red and black? Does it matter?

[@Cinterval]

Thank you for great simple guidance.

[@DecayUNCUT]

If you are in the Landrum, South Carolina area, do you know any good electricians, plumbers, or handymen. Thanks. Tom

[@rahulbhole_]

One of the best videos and very very helpful.

[@frederickneal4781]

You should have replaced that plastic drain valve on the new water heater with a brass one. YOUR OLD WATER HEATER HAD A BRASS ONE.

[@Archifx]

Eh… it’s still fine all these years later. So no. I’d don’t

[@celticguy6405]

Nice job with the install. I appreciate all the pointers you put in and your pep talk about confidence at the end, I couldnt agree more! Subscribed to you!

[@cesarorozco2462]

Question, the two blue caps that are in the pipe from the water heater have two rubber flaps, do you remove them or not. Thank you.

[@mommyof_3_]

Excellent explanation! Thank you 🙏😊😊

[@davisonthomas4697]

Nice work. My issue is I have a metal pipe coming out the wall going to copper pipes. I am trying to figure out how to change the copper the CPVC.

[@allergyahead8128]

My question also. I have copper but want to change over to cpvc .

[@VacMaster2020]

@@allergyahead8128 I would just get shark bite fittings and not use CPVC

[@lloydboca6]

Remember to match hot water side with red hot water valve multi or 1/4 turn handle. Match the cold water side with a blue cold water valve multi or 1/4 turn handle.

[@Archifx]

Hahah. Good luck finding that with the supply chain issues. Good idea but not always readable in today’s reality.

[@BIG_762]

What’s that tank floating above the cold side

[@chibuezenwadigo7339]

heard the cpvc stainless steel adapter leaks from from where the steel joins the cpvc, any issues with this? Thanks

[@Archifx]

Depends on the plumber. Mine is perfect.

[@Sean-Aviation]

cool video. thanks. why did you choose to use an expansion tank? im also on well water and was thinking about the one way valve i installed on the inlet. is expansion tank realy needed?

[@sethyjean-pierre5739]

Thank you! Good job explaining!

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

How 2 drain the water with hose on a 3 story condo? can do into bathtub!?

[@weekendhomeprojects]

62,642 views as of 3/3/2022 - Nicely done.

[@weekendhomeprojects]

103,364 views as of 9/6/2022 - Still nicely done.

[@TE5LA-GAMING]

I'm going through this right now. My question is, why do pipe fittings NEVER fit from existing to new appliance? Same thing happened on the ice maker of my new freezer. The biggest problem being that it seems nobody carries the proper hoses. I always end up having to to get a bunch of lines and adapters to make connections. This one needed three one-foot water lines and four adapters just to reconnect the lines. My lines are copper soldered to flexible copper lines with 7/8" female connectors, but are too short because the new heater is shorter than the old. The only lines I can get are stainless steel with also female connectors, so have to get four male-to-male adapters. Four because the relief pipe is female at both ends. BTW, when you pointed to the pipes early in the video, you got the hot and cold backward unless you have that shutoff valve on the hot side.

[@marcodm]

How will you remove that anode rod. Wire joints need to be twisted with pliers before, lot of amperage going through. Base of tanks I like to place a blue styrofoam, just to isolate from floor

[@marcomontes6590]

Thanks to your video all videos help so yours too well explained

[@melissah.6629]

Is expansion tank necessary.

[@reaper-sz5tm]

Not always, if your home has a check valve or pressure reducing valve, yes

[@doctorvoiceover6582]

Some would recommend replacing the expansion tank at the same time. But excellent tutorial!

[@ramoncaraballo4655]

You are a good teacher, thank you for this video.

[@dougs.9486]

I see some guys use plumber's dope or putty with the teflon tape. You don't see a need for both? Or harm in using both? Thanks

[@Archifx]

Don’t do both. I’ve done it and had leaks. One or the other in these fittings.

[@dougs.9486]

@@Archifx Thanks bud!

[@gene570]

Outstanding. I've "liked" & subscribed.

[@mrwalkerlive2488]

Hey what type of circuit tester is that exactly - I want to get one just like it if u can let me know and where maybe u got it also. Thanks - great video.

[@WrenchNinja91]

looks like a southwire branded one, I have a similar one but cannot speak for what model he has.

[@gregprocknal9232]

And your using the pipe wrench backward, flip it over & pull it towards you. That way, the teeth grip the fitting. My Dad was a pipe fitter

[@kevinglover4092]

T&p pipe needs to run into a pan or exit the house. If it pops you’re going to flood the place even if it’s the garage!

[@billmonroe8826]

Plastic drain valve is enough to leave it at the box store and buy one that has a brass valve.

[@chrismatteson2337]

I couldnt find the connectors. Where did you get yours?

[@chibuezenwadigo7339]

your local plumbing supply should have it, home depot, lowes, Ace hardware

[@chrismatteson2337]

@@chibuezenwadigo7339 thank you. ACE was the only one that wasn't out.

[@bluestar9463]

How do you know when the tank is full of water and ready to be turned on? Wouldn't want to turn the power on too early.... Thanks!

[@Archifx]

Wait about 5 minutes then you’re good b

[@kack7130]

thank you, it is very detail vdo. I have the same old heater. Ao smith is better how?

[@louierodriguez9880]

The hot water side with the red turnkey above is connected to the blue side of the tank. Explain it, please.

[@ericsalazar1451]

What are the size of the fittings for the male and female connections? Awesome video, great job bud!

[@chrisfitzpatrick1651]

3/4 on both sides.

[@ezequielrivad3414]

Exelent job explaining things so nice work that is amazing 😻

[@dsom6676]

Did you put thread tape on when you connected the ¾cpvc to the female connection? TIA

[@rickeykeeton4770]

So you see a need to twist the pipe a little when you apply adhesive?

[@Archifx]

1/4 turn, hold it for 30 seconds

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Nice video, but I have a question for you, I know you do not do this for a living but here you go, I need to replace my water heater and my water line comes up from the floor and I'm looking at a water heater almost like yours would it work?

[@ebonyc.3322]

You’ve got my thumb!!! 👍

[@PahjoDesigns]

Great video, bro! Exactly what I needed.

[@jaytravel-12]

Where did you buy replacement heater from..??

[@robertjohnson762]

Where would the expansion tank be?

[@chibuezenwadigo7339]

on the cold side between the water heater shut off valve

[@danielbeckles3090]

What’s the tank above for?

[@jeffreyjohn2037]

There's a pacific cement for flow gaurd

[@joseleal08]

Well done thanks for showing your video

[@randymarchant737]

Did you cut out the blue screens on the top of the cold and hot inlet and outlet pipes

[@williecunningham3725]

Can't you just drain that water to a bathtub or bin in the bathtub if it is close by? Did you shut off your entire home's electrical power before disconnecting the electric connection on the water heater?

[@Mr3worth1]

I am a woman and I am going to change my water heater, but I have a question. Why do I have 1 hot water pipe and 2 cold water pipes coming from the wall ??? All the videos I watched have only 2 pipes, one for the cold and the other for the hot. Thank you.

[@Archifx]

Good question. I’m not sure why you’d have 2 colds. Do both of the colds go into the water heater or does one bypass it and go somewhere else?

[@Mr3worth1]

@@Archifx both of the pipes go into the water heater and in the mean time it's connected to the pressure valve. I don't know why they did that and it confuses me. I could take some pictures and send them to you, if it's ok of course.