How to Replace an Electric Water Heater

Discover how to easily install an electric water heater with SharkBite Max. Watch as Taylor Freeman, a journeyman plumber, shares his pro tips for removing an old water heater and installing a new one. Featured Products: Max Water Heater Connection Kit: https://bit.ly/3yDL058 Max Male Adapter: https://bit.ly/46wSgwp Eastman Expansion Tank Tee: https://bit.ly/3X22Mc1 HoldRite Quick Stand Floor Stand: https://bit.ly/3LTY5dG HoldRite Drain Pan: https://bit.ly/4dn6hPC Max Push-to-Connect Fittings: https://bit.ly/4fwb3Mq Shop SharkBite Products: https://bit.ly/3WXZh5C Subscribe for more videos like this: ‪‪‪@SharkBitePlumbing‬ Follow us on social: Instagram:   / sharkbiteplumbing   Facebook:   / sharkbiteplumbingsolutions   LinkedIn:   / sharkbite   Website: https://www.sharkbite.com/us/en 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Examine your water heater and pressure 01:06 Turn power off to the water heater, water shut-off 02:17 Drain old water heater 03:29 Bring in new heater and attach fittings 07:41 Disconnect wires on old heater 08:55 Disconnect old supply lines and remove old water heater 12:33 Set new water heater 13:17 Connect new water heater to hot and cold lines 17:14 Prep new thermal expansion tank and install 19:26 Install new drain line for the T&P valve 23:10 Fill new water heater with water, turn main water line on 25:14 Wire the new electric water heater 28:09 Turn power back on to the water heater 28:25 Outro #howto #plumbing #plumber