<![CDATA[Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before?]]>My water heater just kaput…corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/15274/anyone-changed-water-heater-drum-type-beforeRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:05 GMTFri, 29 Oct 2010 06:33:55 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:38:35 GMT]]>

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!
What brand you using?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1709895https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1709895Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:38:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 12 Aug 2016 07:37:53 GMT]]>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?

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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..)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1691279https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1691279Mon, 20 Jun 2016 05:57:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:40:37 GMT]]>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!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1691254https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1691254Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:40:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:42:53 GMT]]>Ariston is good…good after 8 years(touchwood!) - we use a lot…

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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 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1543670https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1543670Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:13:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:04:28 GMT]]>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?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1543581https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1543581Tue, 21 Jul 2015 15:04:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:48:59 GMT]]>I got both Rheem and Ariston both no problem many years liao

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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.

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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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285453Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:37:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:30:42 GMT]]>

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! 😉

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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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285438https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285438Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:24:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:21:12 GMT]]>

hapydino:
ksi:

My water heater just kaput...corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?

mine was Ariston, drum type from Sim Siang Choon, same problem, rust and leak rusty water, i tink din last 10yrs, maybe 5-6yrs only.

went to Hoe Hup (IMM) and got a replacement @ $350 (30L), includes GST and installation, same brand, same 'pattern' type to fit the pipings (as we are lazy and want lesser hassle/problems).

Thanks hapydino, for 30L $350 sounds like a good deal. I can just google Hoe Hup and call them?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285433https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285433Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:21:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:16:51 GMT]]>

insider:
ksi:

My water heater just kaput...corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?

Hi Ksi,

Below my experience:

1. have to see how much space your present water heater currently occupying and then try to buy back similar one.

2. if I remember correctly, if yours is an Ariston, then you cant really changed into a Rheem coz dimensions are different unless you want to re-do piping. Ariston usually are replaced by Jovan if you don't want to replace by Ariston.

3. You will be asked whether your current tank is horizontal or vertical type coz Jovan has two different models to suit the space; so cannot anyhow buy coz the positions of the inlet/outlet are different.

4. Jovan 25 litre is about $245 and 35 litre is about $265, excl installation.

5. Recommend you my regular place to buy cheap heater / fans:

Eng Soon Huat Hardware Merchant
140 Jalan Besar
Singapore 208858
Tel: 6294-0815

6. They don't install but can recommend you people who install. Price reasonable.

Hope it helps!

PS: Generally if your Ariston is very old model type, may have to redo a bit of piping to accommodate the new model.

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

Thanks so much! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285429https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285429Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:16:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:09:39 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285420https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285420Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:09:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:09:17 GMT]]>

ksi:
My water heater just kaput...corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?
mine was Ariston, drum type from Sim Siang Choon, same problem, rust and leak rusty water, i tink din last 10yrs, maybe 5-6yrs only.

went to Hoe Hup (IMM) and got a replacement @ $350 (30L), includes GST and installation, same brand, same 'pattern' type to fit the pipings (as we are lazy and want lesser hassle/problems).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285417Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:09:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:02:39 GMT]]>

MMM:
ksi:

My water heater just kaput...corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?

We used the rheem system. Thought it is the favored brand. It was used in the development we used to stay in. We also installed that for our current place. I think we paid around 15litre for around $400.

Thanks MMM, does that include the installation cost?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285407https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/285407Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:02:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Anyone changed water heater(drum type) before? on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:51:34 GMT]]>

ksi:
My water heater just kaput...corroded and rusty after 10 years, leaking from my ceiling.


Exisiting brand is Ariston(drum type I think, hidden up in false ceiling) but advised to change to Jovan which is stainless steel. Was told that there wud not be any more corrosion problem but in my mind, would it have other problems?

Anyone has water heater experience to share and how much to change?
We used the rheem system. Thought it is the favored brand. It was used in the development we used to stay in. We also installed that for our current place. I think we paid around 15litre for around $400.

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