new water heater

[phpanda.livejournal.com]

Our 6 year old water heater IS apparently really a 6 yr model as we need to replace.  The first quote was $2100 which is way more than I pexpected.  Has anyone replaced yours lately and do you have a recommendation or can you confirm a ball park price range? It is a 50 gallon short with power vent if that makes sense to you.
Thanks!

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[somerfriend.livejournal.com]

If the vent is in place that is high. I'm not sure I understand your first sentence. Why do you feel you need to replace it? Usually you just let them die one day (usually manifested with a minor leak and no hot water) and then replace, unless the leak would mess up some finished space.

[avjudge]

I interpret the first sentence to mean that a water heater with a 6-year warranty actually died when it reached 6 years old.

I've heard that is not uncommon with water heaters (end of warranty -> sudden death) - unlike the one in my previous house that had a "property of CL&P" (CT Light & Power) sticker on it with a date about 25 years prior to the date I bought the house - and it survived my 14-year tenure. I was told that no one wants to pay what that sort of longevity costs nowadays, but I don't know if that's the issue or not.