Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak at a 40-gallon electric Rheem XE40M06ST45U1 water heater. We checked the water heater and found that its temperature and relief valve (T&P) had popped. Then we checked the water pressure in the home, and it was at 130 PSI. We went outside and installed a new Watts LFN45BM1-DU-PEXXPEX pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the water meter, along with a new ball water shutoff valve and short new sections of PEX piping (connecting onto the existing black roll piping with new hose clamps). We replaced the water heater’s T&P valve as well. We retested the home's water pressure after installation, and it was acceptable. We also provided cost estimates to replace the water line from the water meter to the house and to replace the water heater.
