Michael Brown / IDG The Aquanta Smart Water Heater Controller installed on a 40-gallon propane water heater. Four control options An Aquanta controller costs $149 and you can install it yourself ...

Key Takeaways Water heater installation costs range from $900 to $3,000, with $1,400 being the national average. Hiring a local plumber will cost between $50 and $200 per hour.

If your water heater has a 40-gallon tank and you have a 50-gallon tub, your hot water might run out before you’re done filling the tub. If that’s the case, you might need to purchase a larger ...

We’ve had a 50-gallon heater for years and it seems to serve us well, even when we fill the house up with guests. So, my advice is to go with the smaller heater. Dear Jerry: My home was built in ...