How to Connect a Hot Water Heater
A hot water heater makes up an essential part of your home's plumbing in heating your water to the desired temperature. Whether upgrading to a newer model or replacing a defective water heater, you can install your water heater yourself instead of hiring a contractor. It will take some determination, but follow a few steps and you'll have a newly installed water heater. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Turn off any water running to the hot water tank. If you have a tank already installed, remove and discard properly as per codes and regulations in your area.
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Set the new heater in place, and level it using a leveling tool. If you cannot level the new heater on its own, use cylinder blocks to level it.
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Wrap the threads of the water inlet and the outlet fittings on top of the tank with pipe tape. Using a wrench, screw on the water inlet line and the outlet line to the top of your new unit.
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Open the water line to fill the tank. Open a couple of water faucets in your house to allow the air to bleed out of the tank as it fills with water.
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Plug the hot water heater into an electrical outlet. If the heater uses gas, connect the gas line to the new tank using a wrench. Turn a faucet on, and let the water run warm to ensure the tank works properly.
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