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HOW TO GO ABOUT WATER HEATER
INSTALLATION
Water heater installation should always be done by a professional. Hot water heaters are a heavy piece of
equipment with a lot of wires and some high heat elements. There is also the issue of water pumping
through the heater at a relatively high rate. You should always leave installation to a professional because
of the safety risk if there is a leak. You should also not try to touch a broken hot water heater, to avoid
getting burned. Even if you have gloves, broken hot water heaters can spurt extremely hot water or heat
the water up to the wrong temperature. Make sure you are safe by turning your heater off if you suspect
that it’s broken while you call a specialist.
You should not try to install a water heater by yourself. Water heater installation has a unique combination
of electrical wiring and plumbing, and the task is fairly complex. Many times specialists come out in pairs
to do the job, as the heaters are quite heavy. Suffice it to say, it’s usually not a one-man job. You can’t roll
or slide the heaters around when they need moving, and it takes a couple of people to set them in their
housing. It also takes a few helpers to test the heater as it adjusts once it’s installed.