help - water heater venting issue with direct energy - Update No hotwater!
I had a technician come over from direct energy to have my older water heater replaced for a bigger and new tank (just moved in - first time home owner). The technician inspects the tanks and tells me that i need to have the venting done for safety reason, which is understandable. He then tells me that I have to pay for the venting, quoted me $250-$300 to have it done. He shut off the hot water and unless i get it done the water hot water wont come back on. Im confused at the moment, doesnt renting a water heater cover all costed associated with running the tank, and does it really cost that much to replace a few pipes?
What are my options? Do i have to just swallow this cost?
Update - Post 12
What are my options? Do i have to just swallow this cost?
Update - Post 12