Water Heater Sale: Replace Your Aging Unit for $1,989 Before the Cold Sets In
Your water heater has been quietly chugging along for years, doing its job without so much as a murmur. But then one October morning the shower runs lukewarm, the tank starts making a weird popping sound, or you find a puddle of water in the garage. That’s usually when Puget Sound homeowners are on the phone to us, and more often than not its the absolute worst possible moment. Because it seems like everyone else’s heater has also picked the same week to quit.
For a short time, Ready Rooter is running a $1,989 Water Heater Sale across King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. If your unit is past its prime, this is the window to swap it out when YOU want to, rather than when your heater decides its had enough.
Here’s what you want to know – who this deal makes sense for, and how to tell whether your current tank is living on borrowed time.
What’s Included in the $1,989 Water Heater Sale?
The sale price gets you a brand new water heater, installed by one of our licensed, insured Ready Rooter technicians. Give us a call and we’ll figure out what size unit you need and what you get for the price before we even send someone out.
We do a few things the same way every time – with or without a sale, and those are:
- The right size tank for your household. A 40-gallon tank might have been big enough when you were a couple, but by the time the kids hit their teenage years, its struggling to keep up. We size ours to how you actually use hot water.
- Proper, code-compliant hookups. We get the gas lines, venting, electrical, seismic strapping (which is required in Washington), and temperature-pressure relief piping done right first time.
- Getting the old unit out of the way. You won’t be left with a dead tank cluttering up the driveway.
- Same day scheduling for many customers. Our trucks are well stocked, so replacement isn’t usually a two-trip job.
Sale pricing can’t be combined with other offers or promo codes, and it doesn’t include the dispatch fee.
Why Replace Your Water Heater Before It Fails?
Water heaters don’t get better with age, and fall is when they get tested hardest. Water coming out of your tap drops a few degrees between September and January up here in Western Washington, which means your heater has to run longer and hotter to hit the same temperature setting. A tank that limped through the summer will often not be able to handle that extra load.
Waiting for a full-on failure also ends up costing more than just replacing it while it’s still ticking over, for a few reasons:
- Emergency pricing and availability. If your tank decides to give up on a Sunday in December, you’ll be paying top dollar to get a new one in. But if you swap it for the sale price this month, the emergency prices don’t apply.
- Water damage. If your tank starts leaking, that’s 50 gallons of water on the floor – and then it keeps coming. You’ll end up paying to repair the drywall, floors, and anything else that got soaked. And trust us, the repair bill usually ends up being a lot more than the heater itself.
- Lost efficiency. Old water heaters tend to get sediment built up at the bottom which insulates the water from the burner or element. You end up paying to heat up all that sediment before the water even warms up at all. With a new unit, you cut out that waste right away.
Signs Your Water Heater Is Living on Borrowed Time
Most tank water heaters last around 8 to 12 years. Some may go a bit longer if you manage to give them a bit of TLC – an annual clean out and anode rod replacement can help. But if your tank is over year 10, the statistics are against you. Check the manufacture date on the label (it’s usually hidden in the serial number) and watch out for these tell-tale signs:
Rumbling or popping sounds. That’s just sediment at the bottom of the tank getting superheated – and it’s the single most common warning sign we see from customers.
Rusty or discoloured hot water. If the cold side runs clear but the hot side looks brown, the tank interior is corroding. There’s no fixing a rusted tank.
Your hot water is running out faster than usual. Sediment is taking up some of the space, so a 50-gallon tank with a foot of sediment behaves like a 35-gallon tank.
Moisture or puddles around the base. Sometimes it’s the fittings or the T&P valve that are the problem. If the tank itself is leaking then the only answer is to replace it.
Temperature swings mid-shower. A faulty thermostat, element or dip tube – repairable on a younger unit, but on a 12-year-old tank, its probably just a waste of time.
If any of these apply to your heater, then replacing it under the sale is almost certainly going to be cheaper than what you’ll end up spending on repairs and the risk of it failing over the next 18 months.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
We don’t just push for a new one on every call. Our technicians will walk through a simple check-list:
- Under 8 years old, and just the one part is busted. If its just one element, thermostat, gas valve or T&P valve that’s on the fritz, we usually recommend fixing it.
- Over 10 years old, and any problem shows up. At this point, replacement is usually the better bet – especially since the sale makes it such a no-brainer.
- Any visible leak, regardless of age. We’ve seen a lot of tank leaks and we’ve learned that trying to fix them just doesn’t work. So if there’s a leak, we recommend just replacing it.
- When the repair quote is more than half the price of a new unit. Let’s be honest, that’s the same thinking you use in your own home. You get a straight answer from us – and if a $200 repair will keep you going for a few more years, we’ll tell you that too.
Tank or Tankless: Which Water Heater Should You Choose?
We still recommend the old-fashioned tank units for most homes, but when it comes time to replace, it’s worth considering the trade-offs of a tankless unit. Here’s your no-hype comparison:
Stick with a tank if:
- You already have a tank in place and all the vents and gas lines are good to go.
- You want the lowest upfront cost (it’s a lot cheaper in the beginning).
- You tend to use hot water in predictable bursts (morning showers and evening dishes are the usual suspects).
Think about going tankless if:
- You’re constantly running out of hot water with your old tank.
- You’re going to be in the house 10+ years and want to start saving on energy costs from day one.
- You’re tight on space (a tankless unit is crazy compact – you can stick it on a wall).
- You’re already doing some gut work on the house that involves new gas lines or electrical.
Tankless units cost more initially and the install is a bit more complicated. Ask us to give you both numbers the same day and you can decide which one fits your budget and what you’re hoping to get out of it.
What to Expect From a Ready Rooter Water Heater Installation
If you’re used to doing things yourself, you might be surprised at how much goes into doing a water heater job right. Here’s what we do on every single job:
- Shut off and drain the old unit safely, disconnecting gas or power where needed.
- Check out the surrounding system: that means inspecting the shut off, supply lines, vents, and the drainage pan. We don’t re-use any corroded fittings, we replace them for good.
- Get the new unit set and level and then install the seismic strapping (Washington State requires it, and a lot of older installs don’t even have it).
- Connect the water, gas, electrical, and venting to code, and on gas units we make sure there are no leaks and the draft is just right.
- Install the T&P discharge so any pressure relief goes somewhere safe rather than firing hot water all over your living room.
- Fill ‘er up, purge the air, fire it up, and check the temperature at the tap. We don’t leave until you’re good to go with hot water.
- Take away the old tank and walk you through the new one – location of the shut off, how to set the temperature, and all that jazz.
Most installs take two to four hours.
Meet the Ready Rooter Team
Ready Rooter is a family business – owned and run by Mike, Chelsea, Adam, and Jim. Adam brings 18+ years of experience in the trade and has trained many of the techs you’ll meet when you call. Every single one of our techs is licensed and insured in Washington, and we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built in getting the job done right the first time in Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Tacoma, Everett, and all around.
Check out what our customers say on Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau. We’re proud members of the Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce and we’re a local business with a real storefront at 13222 SE 30th St in Bellevue – not some national call center.
Financing Options for a New Water Heater
$1,989 is a lot for a lot of people to come up with all at once, so we offer flexible financing on new installs. Just mention it when you call or book online.
Water Heater Sale: Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this water heater sale good for?
It’s a limited-time offer – once it’s over you’re back to paying full price.
Does the $1,989 price include installation?
Yep, this sale price is for a new water heater installed by one of our pros.
Can I use the sale for a tankless water heater too?
The sale is built around conventional tank units, but we’ll be happy to give you a quote for a tankless unit on the same visit.
Can I stack this deal with the veteran discount or another coupon?
Sorry, sale pricing can’t be combined with other discounts or coupons.
Does Ready Rooter service my area?
We cover King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Issaquah, Tacoma, Puyallup, Everett, Lynnwood, and Bothell. Check our full list of areas we serve.
What if my water heater goes out before the installation?
Call us – we’ve got 24/7 emergency service and will get your appointment moved up.
Don’t Get Caught Out in the Cold – Lock In the $1,989 Sale Now
Don’t Get Caught Out in the Cold – Lock In the $1,989 Sale Now
