Before and after
What the homeowner called about
The homeowner needed a new 50-gallon electric water heater installation.
What our plumber found
Our crew arrived in Skiatook to perform a complete water heater replacement, using shoe covers and tarps to protect the work area.
How we fixed it
We installed a new 50-gallon electric water heater with a drain pan, expansion tank, scale filter, water alarm sensor, hammer arrestors, and stainless steel connectors and fittings.
The closet installation, step by step
Casey and Cody were assigned to this Skiatook job. The work description called for replacing a 50-gallon electric water heater in a closet with another 50-gallon electric tank. The old tank would be drained down and removed first. Before setting the new equipment, the floor would be cleaned and a new pan placed in position. The replacement tank would then be set into the pan.
The scope included new water hammer arrestors and an expansion tank as part of the water-side installation. New stainless steel supply lines would connect to the tank. The recorded parts list identified three three-quarter-inch stainless steel flex connectors, two threaded hammer arrestors, an expansion tank and three three-quarter-inch stainless steel tees. Three shoulder nipples, a six-inch nipple and a stainless steel elbow were also on the list.
Other listed materials included a three-quarter-inch CPVC male adapter, a length of three-quarter-inch CPVC, a water alarm sensor and the 50-gallon electric tank with its pan. These details describe the supplies for this closet installation. They do not mean that every electric water heater replacement requires this same set of adapters or that the existing piping in every home is the same.
A Scale RX filter was also included. The work description placed that filter on the cold inlet of the water heater. We are identifying the installed component and its location without adding a new performance promise or a claim about how many extra years it would add to the heater. The source does not provide a water hardness test or a measured reduction in scale after installation.
The startup sequence was explicit. With the new tank and connection work installed, water would be turned back on and the tank pressurized. A bathtub faucet would then be opened to bleed air from the tank. Only after the air was out would the electrical power be turned back on to start the heater. The installation description then called for checking for leaks and proper operation.
That order separates the plumbing work from energizing the new electric heater. It also explains why a replacement can involve more than lifting one tank out and putting another one in its place: the pan, connections, expansion equipment, inlet filter and air-purging step were all included in this job. The record does not report the age of the removed tank or a measured recovery-time comparison, so neither has been added to this Skiatook story.
What this means for your home
Adding an expansion tank and a water alarm sensor during a water heater installation helps manage thermal expansion and protects your home from unexpected leaks.
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Straight Answers
Do you provide upfront pricing for water heater installations?
The price we give you when we walk in the door is the price with no hidden fees.
What components are included in a full water heater setup?
Our crew installs the new unit along with protective components like an expansion tank, water alarm sensor, scale filter, and stainless steel fittings.
How do your plumbers protect my home during the installation?
Our crew always wears shoe covers and puts down tarps to protect your floors while working inside your home.
What are your business hours?
We are open 24 hours Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
