Just wish they were a bit slimmer; had to measure twice before realizing it wouldn’t fit where my old tank was. If you’ve got a tight utility room, double-check those specs before pulling the trigger.
Definitely agree on double-checking the dimensions—ran into a similar issue during an install at my uncle’s place. Also, if you’re swapping out an old rusty tank, remember to turn off power and water first. Safety first, even if it slows you down a bit.
Yeah, those new tanks can be real chunky compared to the old ones. Had a job last month where I had to take the door off its hinges just to squeeze the thing in. Always worth triple-checking, especially in those older houses with tight corners. Good call on the safety steps too—seen too many folks skip that and regret it later.
Always worth triple-checking, especially in those older houses with tight corners.
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve found it’s not always about the size of the tank. Sometimes it’s the layout—old basements with weird steps or low ceilings can be a bigger headache than the doorways. Had one place where the tank fit fine through the door, but we had to tilt it at this wild angle to clear a support beam. Nearly lost my back on that one. As for safety, yeah, can’t argue there, but I’ve seen folks go overboard and end up making things more complicated than they need to be. Sometimes a little improvisation gets the job done, as long as you’re careful.
Yeah, I hear you about improvising, but I’ve seen too many accidents when folks try to “just make it work.” Ever had to deal with a tank that started leaking mid-move? Curious if anyone’s tried breaking down a wall temporarily for access instead of forcing it.
Breaking down a wall just to get a tank out sounds like a headache unless you’re already planning some demo work. I’ve seen folks try to muscle a heater through a tight spot and end up with a busted pipe or worse, a gash in the drywall that’s gotta get fixed anyway. Honestly, if the tank’s that old and rusty, I’d lean toward replacement, but I’d rather cut a section of drywall clean and patch it later than risk a leak mid-move. Way less mess in the long run.
