new water heater

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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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Big Blue Plumping - 1900

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$1900 from Big Blue Plumbing. Side venting.

They did a good job. Though I was disappointed to find out they installed the least powerful 50 gallon model, replacing a much more powerful 75 gallon. Not only did we loss the volume, but it also re-heats slower. Next time we will be more careful to check what model is getting quoted.