what should a plumber charge for installation of this unit?
1133535
I honestly don't know, we installed it ourselves and it only took about an hour. My dad was a plumber and I learned from him and my hubby is a whiz at the electrical side of it. Honestly if I had to hire a plumber and electrician to do the job I would not have gotten the unit. I know someone who is having one installed in a new home and was quoted $800!
1133536
Installing this unit should involve a plumber and an electrician. The plumbing side is easy, a few fittings and some pipe and about 2 hours of labor. The electrical side is a bit more complicated, depending on how much wire (the wire required cand be expensive) and the breaker needed. The electricians labor could be 1 to 4 hours. So the answer to how much it should cost is not easy to estimate with out knowing the conditions in your home and the labor rate of the installing contractor.
1133537
Well it took me between 2 and 2 1/2 hrs (not counting times spent getting material needed), and I did not have great experience (but I had installed another simular unit before) with either plumbing or electrical. So providing the plumber has good electrical experience and needed material on hand--I would say it could be done in 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
680898
I ditto the suggestion to visit mfg site. All sorts of ideas there to help you calculate your demand. I love this unit and have never been without hot water since installing
1301998
The kit I bought included the faucet, hardware and filter assembly. Is it really that expensive?
1607411
Installed mine myself. I used Plumb PEX and some various electrical items spent $63.00 and my time (about 2.5 hrs). Sorry I can not be of any further help!
1272012
I'll look at home tonight. BTW - I have both the extension piece and the metal valves to install the unit. I ordered two sets. If you want them, I'll give you a killer deal on them. ghforsythe@comcast.net
2063961
We had to have mine professionally installed as well and the audio place we went to charged us a flat rate to install the unit. I would call around.
558835
Since you are in a foreign country, I do not have enough knowledge about your plumbing and electrical set up to make any suggestions. I would suggest that you find somebody local who is familiar with the setup.
559436
I did not install a 'Waste disposer" as they are an additional $1,000.00's in cost to my septic system, but my plumber said he would be able to work "something" out if needed.
1328388
i am still waiting on a plumber and painter to come. it will be installed this month. contact me at bubbiecyndy@yahoo.com and i will have an answer later.
1740812
The charger works very well -- but it has to be installed -- it takes a 40 amp breaker in your electrical distribution box -- as well as the 220volt cable to reach the charger -- for my installation, which I did myself, the breaker/cable and miscellaneous stuff cost about $200 -- to have an electrician do this -- it probably costs about $500 to $1000 more -- so you could plan on another $1000 above the $1000 cost of the charger for a total of $2000 for the installation.
85526
There is a manufacturer's warranty if professionally installed. The installer has to provide their business information and you should keep a copy of their installation invoice for your records. If you install yourself, you can save $500 (my install fee, removal of old system that was different brand/configuration, re-plumbing, set up, etc.) but you should not count on warranty help if you screw up something. Spend $500 and know you got it backed by warranty or risk your cost for the heater... was easy call for me.Don't remember the length of warranty, would have to look it up and I've filed those papers... There is a manufacturer's warranty if professionally installed. The installer has to provide their business information and you should keep a copy of their installation invoice for your records. If you install yourself, you can save $500 (my install fee, removal of old system that was different brand/configuration, re-plumbing, set up, etc.) but you should not count on warranty help if you screw up something. Spend $500 and know you got it backed by warranty or risk your cost for the heater... was easy call for me.Don't remember the length of warranty, would have to look it up and... » Read More There is a manufacturer's warranty if professionally installed. The installer has to provide their business information and you should keep a copy of their installation invoice for your records. If you install yourself, you can save $500 (my install fee, removal of old system that was different brand/configuration, re-plumbing, set up, etc.) but you should not count on warranty help if you screw up something. Spend $500 and know you got it backed by warranty or risk your cost for the heater... was easy call for me.Don't remember the length of warranty, would have to look it up and I've filed those papers... « Show Less
1755937
Everything you need is included. If you're handy with light plumbing and you're putting it in your kitchen, with no wall cutting, then you can do it yourself. If you're not sure, then hire a plumber, which shouln't cost more than $90-$120. Well worth it, no matter which way you go!
2132671
It requires special equipment. we paid an air conditioner repairman to finaluze the installation and charge with freon. Cost was around $200.
496716
A shop charged me $200 to install it. When they say 2-3 hours to install it that means 12 to 14 hours for me. I saved a lot of headache and they did a beautiful job..........Fill
205347
The install is not hard and will not be too difficult for a DIYer who has replaced faucets and similar. You are only connecting three lines, hanging the unit, installing the faucet in a hole and plugging in a power plug. OTOH, You are installing these three lines and hanging the box upside down in a small, dark, uncomfortable box with small doors probably already packed with assorted plumbing, garbage disposals, hoses ect... There are better ways to spend an hour.
252858
Hi I installed it myself extremely easy to do very small, works great . if not self installing you would need both needs a heavy guage electrical connection and rework copper piping from old water heater
315702
i'm sorry, I don't know. It has yet to be installed and when it will be, it will be by a plumber