My water heater let go at 11 PM on a Sunday and I had to pick between a $1,800 plumber and a YouTube video

Nancy Perez · 2026-10-07T19:20:03.660847+00:00

I woke up to water pooling in my garage in Albuquerque and the guy wanted $1,800 for a same-night swap which felt like a hostage price, so I shut the valve and waited until Monday. Do you pay the emergency rate or roll the dice and DIY it, because I'm still not sure I picked right.

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My water heater let go at 11 PM on a Sunday and I had to pick between a $1,800 plumber and a YouTube video | Abq Home Maintenance - Talk Freely