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Cost closer to $1500-$1800... yes Lowe's install is same day or next day. That's the only way I do it nowadays. --172.59.xxx.xx

Those prices ould include the heater swaped out and old one hawled away ? --5.181.xxx.xxx

Good luck. Robert --47.143.xx.xx

In Texas, they are running around $1500-$1600. I dread the day I can’t DIY, because they are so easy. With my age, that day is coming soon too. Right now I can diy for $600ish. SMH --47.161.xxx.xx

Perhaps you can pay a scrapper $200 and give them a tank if you feel comfortable knowing if the tank is hooked up correctly. Out on the left coast they have earthquake straps and all but they don't exist for most civilized areas. --174.131.xxx.xx

In my area I do not have to get a permit for installing a water heater so it really is just all about the manhandling of the tanks. --71.46.xxx.xx

I've had hit and miss experiences with plumbers. If you can find a guy with small shop who will actually come out himself, you will get a good job. If they send out a kid or an undocumented worker, then you might get it done right, or you might not. --76.178.xxx.xxx

Just buy it and have it installed by HomeDepot.. it should be about 800-900. If the installer starts trying to upsell you on anything, tell them your all set. If they refuse, tell them to leave the water heater and you'll find another plumber to install it... this is just in case... don't let it scare you, it would probably not happen. --192.243.xxx.xx

The big factor for a lone plumber,..is removing the old one up the cellar stairs and bring the new one by himself,..(I don't know if plumbers have one of those machines to use an electric motor to walk things up and down stairs,.like some places do with refrigerators,..and wondered if a plumber might get a bit of break from their suppier source .helping a bit. --75.69.xx.xx

If all you need is someone to physically do the heavy lifting, hire a relative or a college student. --73.19.xxx.xx

Hummmm getting a relative isn't an option,..none in this area that would be fit to do it, college student? Who you be concerned about liability if they hurt,say their back? Maybe a hauler service/mover ? They would have their own insurance,..but then there is the matter of getting rid of the old unit,.. --75.69.xx.xx

Worst case is you get on FB or some such and say that you have it sitting, first come first served. --71.46.xxx.xx

Yes they will have two guys for pickup and delivery and haulaway. One guy will install. They will also pull any needed permits. I've found this to be the most efficient way. Fast too. Also put in your Lowe's credit card. 30 days later bill comes then pay that with zero percent charge card check. Use time to get thru the current expenses. --172.59.xxx.xx

If I didn't DIY it and was in fear of using a college student with a truck to just do the heavy lifting, then I would call about 4 or 5 different plumbers and get estimates. You will likely find those numbers to be all over the board. --73.19.xxx.xx

Big box store units are not as good...they use a plastic drain valve that clogs easily and typically a less durable anode rod and thinner metal inside the tank. I'm not saying I wouldn't use one...it would depend on the price difference. I'd gladly pay $200 more for a unit from a plumbing supply store. --64.38.xxx.xxx

By the way, I don't know why everyone calls it a hot water heater. Hot water does not need heating. I call it a water heater. --64.38.xxx.xxx

The term "hot water heater" is used to distinguish between devices that heat water and those that do not. It is a colloquialism that has emerged from the need to differentiate between devices that heat water and those that do not. The phrase likely originated from the need to differentiate between devices that heated water and those that didn't. Since the purpose of a water heater is to heat water, the term "hot water heater" became a common way to refer to these appliances. It is important to note that the term "hot water heater" is technically redundant because the word "heater" already implies that the object heats something. However, it has become widely accepted and used colloquially in many regions. The persistence of the term "hot water heater" can be attributed to a combination of familiarity and regional differences in language usage. People often use the term they are most accustomed to, and if they have grown up hearing and using "hot water heater," they are likely to continue using it. Additionally, language usage can vary across different regions and communities. Some regions may have a stronger preference for "water heater" or "hot water system," while others may stick with "hot water heater." These variations in terminology further contribute to the persistence of the phrase. While there may be debates about the technical accuracy of the term "hot water heater," it remains a common and widely understood way to refer to devices that heat water for various purposes. --73.19.xxx.xx

Why don't they just say that instead of using big words I can't pronounce? --73.19.xxx.xx

Quick Answer: In Boston, Massachusetts, the average cost to replace a gas water heater ranges between $1,700 and $2,800, depending on the size of the unit, labor rates, and materials --73.19.xxx.xx

I never buy water heaters from the big box stores. I go to a plumbing supply business and get a ream or Bradford White or American Standard. --99.23.xxx.x

Will eighter Lowes or a plumbing supply store deliver it at least at your door? --75.69.xx.xx

There will be a delivery charge --73.19.xxx.xx

Any water heater bought at the big box costs much lower then a plumbing supply store as most components are a lower quality. First the water heater is not going to last as long as the efficiency is less. If using a oil or gas boiler for heat then indirect stainless steel water heater is a better option where expensive but easily last up to 30 years along with standby loss is less then one degree per hour. Natural gas system stays the same where piping a second circulation motor assembly. Stainless steel has no consumable anode rod as stainless steel not required. I would pay the difference at the plumbing supply store where the objective for the water heater to last longer. --216.110.xxx.xxx

A friend had to have hers done by a local hardware company which sells very expensive heaters (compared to Lowes) it was $2k. I felt bad for them. --208.67.xxx.xx

I have found the difference between the big box direct fired natural gas water heaters about a hundred to two hundred more not a big difference where a plumbing supply water heater weighs more along with lock at you see the difference.. Demand natural gas water heaters can cost up to $1,800 dollars here where 95 per cent efficient where requires special CVPC piping where direct vent through the wall. At best a direct fired water heater will be 60 per cent. --216.110.xxx.xxx

HD and Lowes add a 15% surcharge to the contractors bill --198.168.xx.xxx

Lowes will deliver and install. --172.59.xxx.xx

The AO Smith water heaters at Lowe’s are the same as the plumbing supply store sells except the drain spigot is plastic at Lowe’s and brass at plumbing supply store. Everything else is the same. --174.242.xxx.xxx

First before firing up is to discard the plastic drain valve where which threaded connection install a full port ball valve where the diameter is the same as the pipe diameter along install a fitting to connect up to hose. So when ever need flush out sediment a full port ball valve will completely drain out sediment. --216.110.xxx.xxx

Moral of the story is to be sure you get a valve that will actually fit into the unit. --71.46.xxx.xx

In plumbing can buy fittings to fit where used connections that extended. Another option is sweat full port valve then threaded sweat fittings on then thread directly into tank by using a short copper pipe. I had to make a lot of modifications when city changed water meter where with fittings job was done where the pipe going into water meter was curved. Installed new ball valve so in future could turn off. Like every thing else it is cut and fit. --216.110.xxx.xxx

As the existing Rheem water heaters were scraped then bought the Bradford White water heaters at plumbing supply then install 3/4 inch full port drain valves where if view a few videos on You Tube is shown how it is done. While the Bradford White water heaters were a few hundreds more expensive the build quality was better along will last many times longer then the big box stores types. So in the what is cheap is more expensive. Also will need a roll of quality of sealing tape where three wraps to insure water tight. --216.110.xxx.xxx