I called at least 50 plumbers for water heater repair but the time to get someone in is 2-3 weeks. We are without hot water.
I found someone on facebook today and was happy that someone could come out today. I forgot to check the license. The man showed up, no tools, no business card, no names on truck and started talking being pushy yelling at me using scare tactics. He had promised on the phone he would replace a thermocouple. When he came he said he didn’t bring parts and I needed to buy a new water heater (mine is 15 years old) or pay him for diagnosis. When I said I will get my husband he got scared and started to walk away. I checked afterwards and he doesn’t seem to have plumber’s license.
What is the diagnosis for thermocouple? Do you use micrometer to check the voltage? We would prefer the repair. Can water heater last a bit longer than 15 years or should we be prepared to replace it?
What is the fair price to pay for new water install? Mine is State Select, 40 gallon gas water heater. Just worried about the cost.
Thank you for all your help. I am very grateful.
I found someone on facebook today and was happy that someone could come out today. I forgot to check the license. The man showed up, no tools, no business card, no names on truck and started talking being pushy yelling at me using scare tactics. He had promised on the phone he would replace a thermocouple. When he came he said he didn’t bring parts and I needed to buy a new water heater (mine is 15 years old) or pay him for diagnosis. When I said I will get my husband he got scared and started to walk away. I checked afterwards and he doesn’t seem to have plumber’s license.
What is the diagnosis for thermocouple? Do you use micrometer to check the voltage? We would prefer the repair. Can water heater last a bit longer than 15 years or should we be prepared to replace it?
What is the fair price to pay for new water install? Mine is State Select, 40 gallon gas water heater. Just worried about the cost.
Thank you for all your help. I am very grateful.
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