My water heater gave out on a Tuesday morning

I woke up to no hot water last week and knew it was done. Called a local plumber who quoted me $1,200 for a full replacement. Instead, I checked the warranty and found it had 2 years left, so I only paid $150 for the labor. Has anyone else had luck with a home warranty saving them big money?

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taylor823mo ago

Oh man, "gave out on a Tuesday morning" is the worst kind of surprise. I feel that deep in my soul. My old furnace picked the coldest night in January to quit. That sinking feeling when you realize a major thing just broke is awful. Good on you for checking the warranty first, that's a huge win.

henrygrant3mo ago

Ugh, that sinking feeling is the worst part... @taylor82 is right. The real kicker is the timing always feels personal, like the house itself chose to mess with you. Makes you wonder if appliances have a secret calendar for maximum chaos.

tyler1762mo ago

Double check that warranty fine print though... some of them cover the tank but not the labor or permits, which is where they get you. I had a buddy who thought he was covered and still ended up paying almost $400 for the install fee and extras. Still way better than $1,200 though, so you definitely came out ahead on that one.