How to install a new water heater - Step-by-step guide how to replace your leaking gas water heater. By watching this DIY how-to video tutorial you can learn all the steps necessary to install a new 50 gal gas water heater located in the garage. Bradford White - Rheem - Ruud - AO Smith - Whirlpool - State - GE

Bellow is a list with links to the water heaters, supplies and tools needed to complete a 30, 40 or 50 gal gas water heater replacement:

40 gal BRADFORD WHITE gas water heater Model# RG240T6N - https://amzn.to/3Fo8eg8 - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.

40 Gal AO Smith Model# 6-50-NBRT gas water heater - https://amzn.to/3Utvk9I - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.

50 Gal AO Smith Model# 6-40-NOCT gas water heater - https://amzn.to/3Ur9Lqm - this water heater will not ship and is not to be installed in most zip codes in CA and UT, that require Ultra Low-Nox water heaters due to the SCAQMD rule.

3/4" X 3/4" X 24" long water connectors - https://amzn.to/3uf8GHc

WD-40 lubricant for the water flexes - https://amzn.to/3VmoeVC

Metal air vent screws #8, 1/2" long - https://amzn.to/3H2kuo7

Aluminum foil to seal the air vent - https://amzn.to/3VHBx2F or https://amzn.to/3GXv7sd

Water heater earthquake straps - https://amzn.to/3sNx4jT

1/2" X 1/2" Gas ball valve - https://amzn.to/3eJPbPr or https://amzn.to/3pPFFkh

24" X 1/2" Gas flex connector - https://amzn.to/3FSbcr6 or https://amzn.to/3zko8DF

Sediment trap:
1/2" black tee - https://amzn.to/3pKREiY or https://amzn.to/3G0PLnK
1/2" X 4" black nipple - https://amzn.to/3pJGFX0 /get two/
1/2" black cap - https://amzn.to/3FOQp81

Monster Blue Tape - https://amzn.to/3JzzbO8 or https://amzn.to/3JB7q7J

Pipe Threat Sealant - https://amzn.to/3sQdzqQ or https://amzn.to/3mMAkIf

24" Drip pan - https://amzn.to/3H3utcL

Tools needed:

My favorite pliers sets:
- Single Pliers Medium Size - https://amzn.to/3sZfwBc

- Two Pliers Set, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3znkMQC

- Three Pliers Set, Small, Medium & Large - https://amzn.to/3pMuyII

- Best Multi-tool screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3FmIalL

- Best drain hose for water heater install - https://amzn.to/3VtgUaU

- Water heater dolly - https://amzn.to/3B6OJq9

- Lifting cart /it saves your back/ - https://amzn.to/3H5On6M

Pressure Gauge Hose Bib Connection - https://amzn.to/3ENOShb or https://amzn.to/3mP8hbg or https://amzn.to/3qGQDrs

Solder torch - https://amzn.to/3VKgrAW

Solder - https://amzn.to/3zkoSIX

Soldering Flux - https://amzn.to/3zno06G

Solder brush - https://amzn.to/32U17vs

Best Copper pipe cutters set - https://amzn.to/3ulCJwZ

Copper pipe cleaning brush - https://amzn.to/3EY7Tj9

Best RIDGID Copper pipe reamer - https://amzn.to/3H0TTrs

Budget copper pipe brush and reamer - https://amzn.to/3H5MQO4

Shop Vac to vacuum out the water - https://amzn.to/3XTDOd7

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:47 Measure water pressure PSI
2:10 Drain water heater
3:02 Turn off the water to the house
3:36 Disconnect the water connectors
4:40 Disconnect the gas line of the water heater
5:15 Unsolder and remove T&P line
6:06 Remove the exhaust vent of the water heater
6:16 Remove the earthquake straps
6:45 How to choose your new water heater
7:44 Install the new temperature and pressure relief valve
9:28 Removing the water of of the drip pan
11:16 Remove the old water heater out of its place
13:17 Remove the water lines of the water heater
14:36 Lift up the new water heater in place
15:15 Connect the new water heater exhaust vent
17:17 Water heater installation tips and tricks
18:42 Install new water heater flex connectors
21:36 Reconnect the earthquake straps
23:16 Install sediment trap/drip leg/ and gas flex connector
28:38 Install drip pan overflow fitting
30:01 Solder the pressure relief discharge line
36:22 Fill up the water heater with water
38:12 Relight gas water heater
40:05 What are the water heater pipe insulations used for
40:18 Checking the old water heater anode rod dissolve state
41:08 The new water heater installation has been completed