Pride Plumbing came out and replaced a leaking 40-gallon electric water heater with a new 40-gallon electric A.O. Smith model. First, after disconnecting its electrical connections and inlet and outlet water lines, we removed and disposed of the old water heater. Then we installed the new water heater, new ball water shut-off valves, new PEX and stainless steel water supply lines to the water heater connectors, a new brass drain valve, and wired up the electrical connections to the new water heater. Finally, we ensured that the unit’s T&P valve was properly vented and set the unit to its appropriate operating temperature. We also upgraded the unit's elements to 3,500 watt elements due to it being on a double pole 20 amp breaker.
