I wish to make is switching from a conventional electric resistance water heater to a natural gas powered tank that I received as a gift from a neighbor that needless to say owed me a huge favor.
I never had any issues with local NG prices but the new tank is more of a fit for my homes hot water use, since there are fewer occupants in it since we first purchased it and I also want to take advantage of this new gift thats almost brand new.
My question is this, since I already have a NG pipe line and valve in my basement what does the plumber have to do with it when and if we make the switch?
My neighbor mentioned that I would have to remove the pipe from my house. This sounded a bit crazy to me, but I wanted to get a general idea of what may or may not be required before seriously considering the switch.
My main reason for inquiring is;
I want to get an unbiased opinion on what generally "needs" to be done with the NG pipe and valve before having a plumber or HVAC pro replace the heater for me and tell me "Oh I have to remove the pipe + valve and this will cost blank $$$ extra".
And I have no intent on doing this on my own, eespecially if something has to be done with the natural gas pipe and valve...
I never had any issues with local NG prices but the new tank is more of a fit for my homes hot water use, since there are fewer occupants in it since we first purchased it and I also want to take advantage of this new gift thats almost brand new.
My question is this, since I already have a NG pipe line and valve in my basement what does the plumber have to do with it when and if we make the switch?
My neighbor mentioned that I would have to remove the pipe from my house. This sounded a bit crazy to me, but I wanted to get a general idea of what may or may not be required before seriously considering the switch.
My main reason for inquiring is;
I want to get an unbiased opinion on what generally "needs" to be done with the NG pipe and valve before having a plumber or HVAC pro replace the heater for me and tell me "Oh I have to remove the pipe + valve and this will cost blank $$$ extra".
And I have no intent on doing this on my own, eespecially if something has to be done with the natural gas pipe and valve...