Upon arrival, the customer presented us with the antiquated water heater. Although the unit was still operational and showed no signs of leakage, its replacement was required by the homeowner's insurance provider due to the unit’s age—exceeding twenty years—and the increased risk of mechanical failure. We removed the outdated unit and installed a new Rheem 3500-watt, 40-gallon medium-capacity electric water heater. As part of the service, we also replaced the emergency shut-off valve at no additional charge. The old heater was responsibly removed and disposed of in accordance with environmental standards. We offered to hardwire the new water heater directly into the electrical system; however, the customer declined this option in order to preserve the functionality of their existing timer. The unit was therefore installed in a manner that maintains compatibility with their current setup. Following installation, we thoroughly checked the system for leaks—none were detected. We confir