If the builder has already installed your water heater in the attic you can get it moved to another location in the house or into the garage.
Moving hot water heater from attic.
What actually goes in to moving a water heater.
Replacing your tank type water heater in the attic with a tankless unit is a much safer alternative and one that nick s plumbing and sewer services would be happy to discuss with you.
I am considering moving it entirely to the attic but am seeing conflicting pros.
Already have an estimate.
When moving a water heater it is imperative that you are gentle with it and that you move it in a horizontal position.
The morons who did the hvac in this house clearly gave no thought to ease of replacement of the hot water heater.
Moving hot water heater to attic questions posted by eatpie on 7 22 19 at 2 28 pm.
An easy way to move a water heater to and from the attic.
Is the hot water heater gas electric oil solar nuclear gerbil powered.
It s not as easy as just picking it up moving it and reconnecting it.
A new 40 gal gas hot water heater cost me 347 at lowes plus another 50 60 for associated parts.
An easy way to move a water heater to and from the attic.
We ll come out to your home assess your water heater relocation and give you a free estimate on the spot.
It s a pretty big deal to move a hot water heater even more so if it s gas or oil.
I am slowly remodeling my post ww2 house in louisiana near baton rouge.
Are going to do this yourself.
This is far less expensive than your water heater leaking and causing thousands of dollars worth of water damage.
Another option is to choose a tankless water heaterto be installed in your attic.
That s when i found out the other disadvantage of having a hot water heater in the attic replacing it is a major production.
Finally once the location is chosen it s all about moving the water heater this is the part that most people don t really think about.
My gas hot water heater is in a closet 1 2 in the attic current height makes maintenance easy fwiw.