Water heater is leaking

[CDB]

Hi, my 40 Gal Reliance 606 Gas water heater is 15 years 6 months old, it never went wrong over the years, but yesterday it started to leak, please see the photos. I contacted a plumber, he suggested replacing it and the cost is $1740. The breakdown cost for water heater and installation together is $1600, add 2 safety belts is $70, and connect a metal tube to the float switch is $70. He is going to replace a 40 Gal Bradford White water heater (no idea which model).

Is this a reasonable price to replace a water heater? Many thanks.

 

[CT-18]

I am not sure what connect a metal tube to the float switch is. It looks like you need a drain connected to your T&P as your old heater doesnt have one. I am not sure about the price, you may want to get a couple estimates and compare

 

[1911smith]

Any idea where the leak is coming from, can you see it?

 

[Twowaxhack]

Price is right for California. Might even be cheap……

It’s time to replace it.

 

[havasu]

You may want to inquire whether a drip leg will also be installed on your Natural Gas pipe.

 

[Twowaxhack]

not a popular opinion but I think drip legs are over rated.

 

[havasu]

Agree. Some sources have clean gas, like my house, but others, not so much.

 

[CDB]

Thank you all for the above replies.

This morning someone from All Pro Plumbing quoted the price is $$3500! The firm also installs Bradford White.

I might have used the incorrect words, CT-18 is right, it should be a drain connected to T&P.

Compair the price former plumber is much cheaper! Will let you all know when it is done.

Thanks again.

 

[GReynolds929]

Thank you all for the above replies.

This morning someone from All Pro Plumbing quoted the price is $$3500! The firm also installs Bradford White.

I might have used the incorrect words, CT-18 is right, it should be a drain connected to T&P.

Compair the price former plumber is much cheaper! Will let you all know when it is done.

Thanks again.

Make sure the cheap guy is a licensed and bonded plumber, not a handyman.
The $3300 quote sounds more in line with Cali pricing. We charge $2500+ up here in WA.