7 steps to a DIY water heater installation Is your water heater making too many trips to the repair shop? Are you looking for a way to save money on repairs, or just want some peace of mind that you'll have hot water when you need it? If so, then this blog post is exactly what you're looking for. The water heater is an important part of any home and understanding how to install it can be a great DIY project. These steps should help walk you through the water heater installation process: -Know your water pressure: Before installing, first know what water pressure you have at your home. If you don't know, talk to someone who does water heaters for a living, like those at Your Home Depot. They may also require a water pressure gauge to find out. -Check your water filter: Check if your water filter is sold as one unit with the water heater, or if you need to purchase it separately. It's not an attractive sight to see water that's been sitting stagnant in pipes for too long!
-Locate your water heater location : Make sure you understand the water flow before you choose where to place the water heater. If water has to be pumped uphill to reach it, then that's not a great choice. Also consider water pressure and water flow into the tank. -Prepare for water pressure fluctuations: The water heater should have two valves on it, one is high and one is low (one for cold and one for hot). Chances are they're not labeled though! Always keep an eye on these valves because most of the time when water pressure is increased or decreased in the home, unfortunately the valves may not turn off completely which means there will be too much or too little