The homeowner called Brigman Home Services in Bartlett, Tennessee because there was no hot water and they wanted someone to come quickly. Our technician arrived to assess the situation and found a water heater that was leaking and in poor condition. We also found the exhaust vent had not been installed correctly, and the water connections used flexible lines that are not up to current code.
After reviewing the issues on site, we recommended replacing the faulty water heater and bringing the piping and venting up to code. The homeowner agreed and we proceeded with the replacement. We removed the old unit and disposed of it according to local guidelines.
To create a durable and code-compliant installation, we installed a new water heater in the same location. We replaced the flex lines with hard piping using copper lines and ProPress fittings. Using copper and press-fit connections provides a long-lasting, leak-resistant water supply and avoids the code problems associated with flexible tubing in this application.
We also corrected the exhaust vent installation. The original vent was not installed correctly, which can affect combustion airflow and exhaust performance. Our team repositioned and secured the vent to meet proper installation practices, helping ensure the heater can vent safely and operate as intended.
Throughout the job we paid attention to common safety and code concerns, including removing the noncompliant flex lines and installing permanent copper piping with ProPress fittings. These changes reduce the risk of leaks and help the system meet typical inspection requirements in Bartlett, Tennessee.
The homeowner had asked for a quick response, so we prioritized the call and completed the work efficiently while keeping safety and quality in mind. We tested the new install for leaks at the ProPress joints and verified the venting connections were secure before finishing the job.
Brigman Home Services takes care to diagnose hot water problems and recommend solutions that address both the immediate failure and any related code issues. In this case the water heater replacement, hard piping with copper and ProPress fittings, and corrected venting resolved the visible problems we found and provided a code-compliant installation for the homeowner in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Service provided: Plumbing