Ballpark price for a 50 gallon water heater installed in attic ??

[wangchieh]

Hi,

What is the ballpark price for a 50 gallon water heater installed in the attic ?? (parts and labor?)

[hallerb]

why the attic?

[cm]

We charge $250.00 labor only for installing one in a garage or home. I would add another $200 for the attic if it is very easy access. This is for labor only.

cm

[lp13-30]

Water heaters (both gas and electric) in the attic have become very common here in the last 10-15 years. I personally think it is insane, would never have one, and if I ever had a house with one in the attic, would move it. The water here is very hard and after a few years a w/h is likely to have a foot of what amounts to rock inside it. It must take

4 people to get one like that down out of the attic. As to the OP's question, all you can do is get several prices from reputable companies and compare-- prices vary greatly from one area to another. Larry

[Joseph Meehan]

Have you considered using a tankless water heater that could be installed in a closet? I usually don't suggest them in the US, but you sound like it may be a good idea for your needs.

[GoHabsGo]

[e-mail] wrote in news:1164923004.297339.223480@

80g2000cwy.googlegroups.com:

Crazy place for any water tank that will leak at some point in its lifetime. Very bad idea.

[maradcliff]

They dont sell them at ballparks......

Have you ever considered using your yellow pages? People that ask prices on newsgroups are idiots.... You qualify !!!

[samifull]

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[trader4]

Or for one quick estimate, call Home Depot or Lowes.

[Nick Hull]

Certainly the installation should include scuppers & drain.