Mayberry Lounge Chat Thread v2: Shut up lsa

[Fedorgasm]

I work with a bunch of them. Everyone claimed they/we could do it but wifey is involved with this and wants it done “right” and warranties. So no go mi amigo.

My wife does this to me sometimes. It's super annoying.

I fix a lot of shit before she even knows it's broken because of this. Maybe that was part of her plan all along?

 

[JangoMike]

3k? Thats insane ....

 

[weed]

whatever you do don't hire Magnet Mike

@Clippy

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

And now I am out 3k to replace it and “bring it up to code”. This some bullshit but I ain’t have hot water in a month, so let’s go. My old one was about 14yrs and I fixed it twice already. So no choice now.

Slightly the same.

Last March, just when it got very cold again (warmer Jan and Feb) my parents furnace went out. Had to be replaced, no choice as it was a going to be like a 2-3week cold spell and they are elderly, set them back 8k.

Those major household repairs can really fuck up your budget and savings.

 

[MeatWagon06]

And now I am out 3k to replace it and “bring it up to code”. This some bullshit but I ain’t have hot water in a month, so let’s go. My old one was about 14yrs and I fixed it twice already. So no choice now.

Welcome to the club, Buddeh.

My pipes exploded in my ceiling after Christmas. I paid to have the busted section replaced and it just made the pipes burst farther though out the house. Been with out water for almost 2.5 weeks and being told they're gonna have to redo the entire plumbing to find/fix the problem. I was also on vacation for some of this time, but still.

 

[Sonny Qc]

cold shower for a MONTH???

do you need some money bro?

can we start you a go fund me?

 

[Sonny Qc]

3k? Thats insane ....

it is...

A 40-gallon water heater effectively meets the needs of a home with two people, and it costs around $320 to $1,600. For homes with five people or more, you may need to consider a 75-gallon (average price of $900 to $3,000) or an 80-gallon (average price of $1,000 to $3,200) water heater.1 sept. 2022

 

[PG29 red0 Jr]

Mine took a crap last year. The new one I bought was $700. Took me the majority of an evening after work to change it out. Was a PITA for sure.

 

[Smokes]

3hrs and ba-bam.

and now I have have the city inspector come look at it.

 

[Belaya Smert]

Go to Home Depot and get one of the same dimensions. They aren’t that heavy and you will spend less than a 1,000.00. Maybe sell some of your dolls @Smokes

 

[NickNick]

Mine started leaking a month ago. I was quoted $1,200 to replace it. I bought a new one for $550 and replaced it myself.

 

[genecop]

You need to find an Unscrupulous Wild Mexican to replace that shit on the cheap!

The unscrupulous part is what would concern me…He’d be better off finding a gently used one…people swap them out fairly often for on demand units..

 

[Long Dark Blues]

Damn!

I installed mine myself and it cost me $300 for a 50-gallon back in 2007.

Want to get a new one in ASAP since the one I installed is reaching its end of life and I want to preempt any leakage issues.

 

[Swiftie]

We fixed a neighbor's water heater leak. They found out at breakfast when it leaked through the ceiling. We had to replace water heater plus celing in breakfast area. For whatever reason, builder put them in the attic. Glad I have a different builder.

My Grandma had that happen. Her homeowners insurance covered the cost for her ceiling and wood flooring.

 

[VulcanNervPinch]

You tried to repair a 14 yo water heater?

 

[Strychnine]

Go to Home Depot and get one of the same dimensions. They aren’t that heavy and you will spend less than a 1,000.00. Maybe sell some of your dolls @Smokes

 

[jefferz]

We fixed a neighbor's water heater leak. They found out at breakfast when it leaked through the ceiling. We had to replace water heater plus celing in breakfast area. For whatever reason, builder put them in the attic. Glad I have a different builder.

If you live in a warmer climate, having the heater in the attic makes sense. May as well use the heat buildup in the attic to your advantage.

 

[Tone C]

I thought water heater was the name of some obscure Mayberry poster...

 

[Belaya Smert]

*action figures

 

[Oblivian]

Most new water heaters are shit. Do not expect them to last long. I legit have one from 1987. All of the plumbers or HVAC guys that I know say run that as long as possible. They say any of the new ones will be inferior.