How to Replace an Electric Water Heater EASY DIY – Home Depot Rheem Performance XE50M06ST45U1
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 Published On Dec 31, 2020

My 15 year old water heater was leaking due to corrosion. Bought a replacement at Home Depot. It is a $379 50 gallon electric Rheem Performance water heater. Model XE50M06ST45U1

Items in video:
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Kobalt 3-piece Adjustable Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3fuOZah
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Time Stamps:
0:27 – Cost of plumber & of the Home Depot water heater
0:42 – Purchase water heater
1:00 – Unloading
1:24 – The leak
2:00 – Turning power (breaker) off
2:44 – Drain water heater
5:44 – Unboxing new water heater
7:35 – Disconnecting electrical from old water heater
8:28 – Using pipe cutter to cut copper pipping
13:54 – Installing shark bite supply line w/ valve
14:35 – Install shark bite hot water line
16:46 – Turning on water and filling tank (Do this before hooking up electrical)
17:50 – Releasing air from water heater **MUST DO***IMPORTANT***
18:27 – Hooking up the electrical to the water heater
20:37 – Turning power (breaker) on


Other Useful Links:
Home Depot Link: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rheem-Per...

Rheem Link: https://www.rheem.com/product/perform...

Camera used: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Editing Software: Final Cut Pro X version 10.4.8
Date of activity: September 2020

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