How Do You Install A Hot Water Tank?
Installing a new hot water tank into your home is a project that most moderately experienced do-it yourselfers should not have a problem with. Hot water tanks can be heavy pieces of equipment, so it would be a good idea to recruit a friend to help you move it before you begin this project. Turn off all water, electric and gas connections to your home. If you are installing a gas hot water tank, then you can leave the electricity on. If you are installing an electric hot water tank, you will be able to leave the gas on. Carry or push your new hot water tank over to the location where you are going to install it. Use a dolly if it is too heavy. If you are installing a gas hot water tank, ideally, the location will allow the gas pipe to easily reach your hot water tank. If the tank is electric, make sure an electrical outlet is convenient. Find the hot and cold water connectors in your home, as well as where these will connect to your new hot water tank. Depending on the types of pipes, i
