Pride Plumbing was called out for a water leak on an A.O. Smith lowboy water heater. Our inspection found that the water heater was leaking from its anode rod. The customer wanted us to cap off the unit's poly water inlet and outlet lines. So, after cutting off the water, we cut and used PEX piping and fittings to cap the water lines. We then turned the water back on and tested for leaks with no issues. We also provided cost estimates to 1) repipe and replace the water supply lines under the house in the crawlspace, going to the fixtures in the kitchen and one bathroom, and at the washing machine and water heater, with new PEX piping and fittings; and 2) install a new pressure reducing valve (PRV) at the water meter.
