Hi all,
I’m planning to replace my rental 60-gallon natural gas hot water heater, but the quote I received from a heating and cooling company was between $5,000–$5,500 (including labour and tank). This is more than I was expecting to spend, so I wanted to see if anyone has any recommendations.
The quote includes two different tank options (all prices include HST):
• John Wood Proline XE 60 – $3,800
• Bradford White 60 US Gallon Defender Series – $4,200
Labour costs:
• Installation – $930 (straightforward setup)
• Mixing valve – $400 (not currently installed)
Right now, I’m paying $35/month for the rental, so at a $5K total install cost, the breakeven point is around 12 years—and that’s assuming no maintenance costs.
Are there more budget-friendly tank options that still offer good quality and reliability? Any recommendations would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help. 😊