Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before?

[corneyAmber]

insider:

ksi:

Thanks insider, that is alot of good info. May I hv the contractor info to get a quote for installation?

Thanks so much!

You will have to call Eng Soon Huat and then they will recommend you the right type of heater to replace and at the same time, get your number to let the contractor to call you (then contractor will ask you whether concealed, not concealed, etc)...

ok thanks!

[hardworking]

ksi:

hardworking:

Parents' were using Rheem and it leaked after 6/7 years. They love the warm water so much that they keep it on almost 12 hours a day. After that I got Perla from Sim Siang Choon and it leaked within the warranty period :!: . I called and they replaced a new piece in a box. Parents were angry because I bought it. End up dh helped to replace (and I assisted) unless we could find a contractor. I was very angry :x and told my parents that I will not bother about their things in future. Now it is leaking again . Don't buy Perla.

Thanks hardworking for sharing your experience. Per insider, I probably cannot just replace with any brand so have to look at ariston or jovan now.

Since we (dh & I) are quite good at replacing it, I am thinking of getting the same Perla for my parents, again. :lol: Can save on installation. LOL.

[corneyAmber]

hardworking:

ksi:

[quote=\"hardworking\"]Parents' were using Rheem and it leaked after 6/7 years. They love the warm water so much that they keep it on almost 12 hours a day. After that I got Perla from Sim Siang Choon and it leaked within the warranty period :!: . I called and they replaced a new piece in a box. Parents were angry because I bought it. End up dh helped to replace (and I assisted) unless we could find a contractor. I was very angry :x and told my parents that I will not bother about their things in future. Now it is leaking again . Don't buy Perla.

Thanks hardworking for sharing your experience. Per insider, I probably cannot just replace with any brand so have to look at ariston or jovan now.

Since we (dh & I) are quite good at replacing it, I am thinking of getting the same Perla for my parents, again. :lol: Can save on installation. LOL.[/quote]Will they keep replacing new ones for you? :lol: I agree installation cost is hefty too.

[verykiasu2010]

I got both Rheem and Ariston both no problem many years liao

[LynnBoone]

Hello! Since this is about water heater. I would like you to help me out with this. Well, the pressure relief valve is leaking. Has anyone tried this kind of trouble? How did you managed to fix this?

[janet88]

LKVM:

verykiasu2010:

I got both Rheem and Ariston both no problem many years liao

U seem to be very lucky mah never have any problem with anything even maids stay with u 5 yrs each then heaters also no problem

what happened to LKVM and verykaisu? they disappeared completely...or still around with new nicks?

my rheem heater is very reliable. changed my first one after 10 years plus. it survived longer than 4 maids

[ss2]

Ariston is good…good after 8 years(touchwood!) - we use a lot…

[molypoly]

My 20+ years horizontal drum type water heater has leaked. Does replacing it with stainless version means it won’t rust and hopefully leak-proof (!?).


Appreciation recommendation on:
1) retailer
2) installation contractor
3) estimated cost (item and installation)

Any tips on what to avoid/lookout when buying and at installation? Thank you in advance!

[MMM]

molypoly:

My 20+ years horizontal drum type water heater has leaked. Does replacing it with stainless version means it won't rust and hopefully leak-proof (!?).


Appreciation recommendation on:
1) retailer
2) installation contractor
3) estimated cost (item and installation)

Any tips on what to avoid/lookout when buying and at installation? Thank you in advance!

Wow 20+ years is a long time.

We had been using Rheem all the while. Recently mum's house (around 8 years old) had \"downpour\" in the middle of the night from the false ceiling. This went through the lights so that light point had to be replaced. We had to switch off the main water and electrical supply before help came. Coincidentally her neighbor had the same issue around the same time and water flowed to his bedroom too.... After our water leakage experience with Rheem, I doubt we will be getting Rheem in the future.

Unfortunately with the false ceiling design, the contractor had to cut off part of the false ceiling in order to be able to gain access to the heater to remove/ replace it. The opening was just too small.. heard it's quite a common issue for condos. It can however be patch back just that it'll be dusty and you will have to incur more costs.

The contractor happened to be my cousin and he advised mum to change to Joven. He said based on his experience, it's less likely to leak. No one can guarantee anything more 5 years these days as things don't seem to be build to last anymore.

The heater itself cost $300+. Unsure about contractor cost since my cousin don't charge my parents much and usually just the cost price. I think my mum's neighbor had a quote up to 1k to fix everything (including the false ceiling, etc..)

[Oppsgal]

What brand is good? How much it cost for installation with all the copper piping? Was quote $380 for 2 bathrooms, is it on the expensive side? Can I use back the tap meant for instant shower, or need to be mixer shower?