05/30/2026
Water Heater Upgrade Completed
This third-floor apartment had a 20yr old 80-gallon electric water heater serving a small kitchenette, one bathroom, and laundry. Not only was the tank significantly oversized for the application, but it also lacked important safety features that could have helped prevent costly water damage. It also showed signs of leaking at any moment from multiple points.
When we arrived, we found:
❌ No safety drain pan beneath the water heater
❌ No automatic leak detection or shutoff protection
❌ Electrical concerns that required correction
❌ An oversized tank consuming more space and energy than necessary
We replaced it with a properly sized 40-gallon A.O. Smith electric water heater and upgraded the installation with:
✅ Leak detection and automatic shutoff protection
✅ Safety drain pan installation
✅ Updated electrical connections
✅ Clean, professional piping
✅ More efficient sizing for the apartment’s actual hot water demand
Being located on the third floor, protecting the property from potential water damage was a major priority. The new system provides added peace of mind, improved efficiency, and reliable hot water for years to come.
Best of all, we were able to provide these upgrades while coming in lower than three competing estimates.
At Rano Plumbing & Heating, we focus on solutions that make sense—not just replacing equipment, but improving safety, reliability, and efficiency for our customers.
📞 Contact Rano Plumbing & Heating for water heater replacements, repairs, and plumbing upgrades.
