Today we attempted to replace our hot water heater. Our hot water heater was 20 years old, so several things needed to be replaced and updated. It was a very labor intensive job and the plumber was here 4-5 hours. When he went to light the pilot light, we found out the gas valve is faulty and needs to be replaced. This means I have to contact the warranty and have the plumber come back out to install it.
While installing he also noticed a pipe over the hot water heater that is begging to leak. The best time to replace it would be when he comes to install the gas valve, as we need to drain the hot water heater for it to be replaced anyways. But it is also in an odd spot and is a strange shape, so it will be another labor intensive job. I am imagining he will end up being here another 3 hours.
I truly am at my wits end. If you have been following me you have probably heard about how my last two months have been nothing but disaster after disaster. I do not have the money for this, nor do I know how to come up with the money for this. I currently only work part time and I am chronically ill. I do not believe I would be capable of taking a second job without putting my health at risk. I am scared and I don't know what to do next. Please, any help is greatly appreciated. Shares, donations, whatever, I appreciate it so much.
Update: I have the replacement part and scheduled to have the plumber come back Thursday morning. So far I have about $800 between GoFundMe and some money my mom and I were able to put together.
I don't have a final estimate of the cost, but I know for sure I am going to be paying at least $800 in just the labor.
Any little bit helps! Thank you for all the shares and donations I have gotten so far.
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