I need some advice with a gas water heater install. the old water heater is 28years old. I've done weeks of research on how to install it. the only problem I have is the gas valve next to the water heater has bolt going through it. the top of the valve looks like a old valve (1978 house was built) it has a big head on it for a wrench with a nut on the bottom side of it.
I want to replace it but I'm not looking forward to turning all the gas off in the house. any one recommend any problems I may run into if I cut off all the gas into the house. I read up on these forums about failure for the gas to cut back on afte its been turned off.
I have a new pilot-free furnace so no worries there. gas heater is only other gas appliance.
thanks inadvance.
home depot wants 400. for a water heater install and I called a local plumber company and they want 500.00 for the install.
I don't have this much to pay. I want to do the work myself.