How much does it cost to replace a water heater. And how long does one take?

Answer from Blake Grambusch

It it really just depends on your situation. If you need code upgrades or things need to be rearranged to, you know, it's sometimes not just the water heater need to be replaced. Maybe the shut off uh temperature and relief uh valve needs to be replaced and the the lines. So, it can range from anywhere from $2,000 to $3,500 um in that range.

Summary - TLDR

 blake grambusch mentioned that the cost to replace a water heater can range from $2,000 to $3,500, depending on whether code upgrades or other part replacements like the shut-off temperature and relief valve are needed. They estimated that replacing a water heater typically takes about two to three hours