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Originally Posted by amorak
I think that's true - they usually have to make two visits - one to diagnose and order the correct parts needed and another to come and fix it. With a Water heater, they'd have to disconnect everything, open it up, diagnose it, seal it up, re install it so you have water and then order the parts.
Rinse-repeat for the repair.
I can see that being more expensive than $300-400 for a new 40GAL hot water tank.
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In addition, many people would rather pay an extra $100-200 over the cost of repairs and simply get a new tank that is going to be much more efficient and reliable when compared to their old tank.