Kansas City, KS Building Codes Division: (913) 573-8632
Kansas City Kansas is unique due to the backflow preventers installed in many of the water meters. It may be especially important to install a thermal expansion tank on Kansas City, KS when installing a new water heater.
Tank life: The number below is the current average age of a water heater being replaced in Kansas City, KS.
15.3 Years
Expansion Tanks: Expansion tanks are required on both new construction and replacements on existing water heaters.
Water Pressure:The number below is the average water pressure provided by the city which has to be measured before the PRV.
Water Heaters in Kansas City Kansas may have a very short tank life if there is a check valve in the water meter. Water meters installed between 2003-2015 most likely have check valves installed and will wreak havoc on your appliances and water heater.
Water meters in Kansas City Kansas were installed with a check valve for several years throughout KCK. Recently, they have switched back to the meters that all for an open loop.
Recent Job Checkins
NearS 51st St, Kansas City, KS 66106
RHEEM
Model
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
New
NearS 51st St, Kansas City, KS 66106
KENMORE
Model
Rating
Age
18 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New
NearN Miller Ln, Kansas City, KS 66109
RHEEM
Model
Rating
Age
3 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New PRV installed, expansion tank installed, and water softener removed. The venting was also increased from 3" to 4". A rise was installed right off the draft diverter.
NearS 55th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
KENMORE
Model
Rating
Age
9 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
New
NearS 65th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
AO SMITH
Model
Rating
Age
31 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
New
NearS 49th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
AMERICAN
Model
BFG6150T403NOV
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New thermal expansion tank installed along with AO Smith hot water heater.
NearOliver St, Kansas City, KS 66106
WHIRLPOOL
Model
F4040S3NOV
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
New AO Smith installed on this open system. Gas shutoff was replaced and installed above the flexible supply line for the gas.
NearN 112th Ter, Kansas City, KS 66109
STATE SELECT
Model
GS650YBRT200
Rating
Age
8 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed, prv replaced, and expansion tank added.
NearChester St, Kansas City, KS 66103
KENMORE
Model
Rating
Age
20 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
New
NearN 9th St, Kansas City, KS 66101
AO SMITH
Model
PGXL40790
Rating
Age
37 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New AO Smith installed, drip leg added to gas line, and flue repaired. New shutoffs and ice maker stop installed.
NearTontine Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109
STATE SELECT
Model
GS640BCT401
Rating
Age
1 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE
Type
Repair
NearSewell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66109
RHEEM
Model
22V40F1
Rating
Age
8 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New water heater installed along with thermal expansion tank. This tank was under a lot of pressure and lasted only 10 years which is a little below average, even for a Rheem.
NearS 51st St, Kansas City, KS 66106
RHEEM
Model
HG40T1A
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
New water heater was installed with a pan to catch any future leaks. A thermal expansion tank was installed and inflated to 85 psi.
NearS 17th St, Kansas City, KS 66106
AO SMITH
Model
PGXL3079C
Rating
Age
43 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
PRETENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
We will be installing a new power vent water heater in the future.
NearN 83rd St, Kansas City, KS 66112
STATE SELECT
Model
PR640NBRT
Rating
Age
13 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install power vent water heater to keep the house within code.
NearN 111th St, Kansas City, KS 66109
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
MI5036EN10
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install AO Smith and hard pipe gas line as well as add a thermal expansion tank.
NearKansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106
BRADFORD WHITE
Model
M250T6DS-1NCWW
Rating
Age
6 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
LEAK
Install new AO Smith and Amtrol thermal expansion tank.
NearBarnes Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
RHEEM
Model
GE50T6A
Rating
Age
12 Years
Open/Closed Loop
CLOSED LOOP
Reason for Replacement
Breaker
After further investigation the inside of the tank had been flaking away and pieces of metal were floating around inside the tank causing the breaker to trip. Installed new 50 gallon Electric water heater along with a new supply line for a fridge. Main shutoff valve was also leaking which was replaced with a new valve. Also repaired a leaking outside faucet by replacing the washer.
NearWood Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
WHIRLPOOL
Model
FG1F4040S3NOV
Rating
Age
10 Years
Open/Closed Loop
OPEN LOOP
Reason for Replacement
GAS VALVE / PILOT
Installed GCG 50 400 AO Smith. Installed new shutoff and drip leg on gas line.
