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DonHo-kieHi
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Yep, don’t get me started on Nat gas pool and spa heating and I could go

on about light pollution and how much power that wastes.
Posted: 05/05/2026 at 01:30 PM ET
(In response to this post by PWR2LZ)

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How much for new water heater installed?
chemhokie • 05/04/26 11:47 AM ET
I replaced mine (I'm in the NRV) a few months ago. I did the work myself.
Tafkam Hokie • 05/04/26 04:20 PM ET
I did mine 5 or 6 months ago. 50 Gallon, Gas, Power Vented. My initial
Late 80s Hokie • 05/04/26 03:15 PM ET
$2k? (Robbery)**
ColoVT82 • 05/04/26 03:02 PM ET
Had one done here in Blacksburg a couple years ago for $1100.00. **
santafe • 05/04/26 12:55 PM ET
@santafe - so you're in Blacksburg, not Sante Fe ?**
Chesapeake_Hokie • 05/04/26 04:32 PM ET
Yep**
santafe • 05/04/26 08:03 PM ET
A couple of years ago, with another couple, we bought a townhouse (more)
Chesapeake_Hokie • 05/05/26 08:12 AM ET
I support @santafe post ! :-)**
laphroaig • 05/05/26 10:07 AM ET
Sounds good. We get together about once a month at Bull and Bones to talk
santafe • 05/05/26 08:39 AM ET
Go tankless!**
HOKIE • 05/04/26 12:55 PM ET
I REALLY REALLY would have liked to do that. This is the 3rd water heater
Late 80s Hokie • 05/04/26 03:19 PM ET
Things to consider regarding latest code updates.
PWR2LZ • 05/04/26 12:26 PM ET
Looks like the expansion tank will be required, but for the 40 gal size,
chemhokie • 05/04/26 01:10 PM ET
You are correct re: the tankless. BUT here is something else to consider if
PWR2LZ • 05/04/26 02:00 PM ET
Tankless also takes a bit longer to get hot water to your destination. Mine
DonHo-kieHi • 05/05/26 10:58 AM ET
What a PITA! A tankless unit is supposed to be very energy efficient, but
PWR2LZ • 05/05/26 12:53 PM ET
Yep, don’t get me started on Nat gas pool and spa heating and I could go ◄
DonHo-kieHi • 05/05/26 01:30 PM ET
here in the NRV that would probably be $1200-$1400**
JoesterVT • 05/04/26 12:04 PM ET
Gas will run more than an electric. Ballpark around $2000.**
Stork • 05/04/26 11:53 AM ET