Katherine L Johnson
a year ago
Thank GOD to Miami Water Heater Inc. for coming to our rescue! Our 33-year-old gas water heater located in our very cluttered garage developed a leak that was in the process of damaging the boxes and property stored in the garage. My husband determined the heater was corroding away and needed to be replaced. While my husband decluttered the garage, threw away damaged goods and arranged to tear down the wall encasing the heater, I explored the options of where to buy a 40-gallon gas operated tall unit which is what we wanted. Been in Miami where it is easy to get ripped off, we felt it was safe to check with Lowes and Home Depot. Both outfits had the unit we wanted but both had contractors that required a home visit consultation that we felt sounded like a sales pitch. We did spoke by phone with the Home Depot contractor but we felt the estimated cost for the installation was too high. As for Lowes, at the time they had no installation contractor available.
We thought we had time to shop around but during the weekend the leak became worse, probably accentuated by the vibrations or movement while removing the carpet and wall. It was then that my husband while urgently looking through the web for other options found the page of Miami Water Heater Inc. He was impressed by the reviews, the pictures, and videos, and first thing Monday morning he called Miami Water Heater. He spoke with Mr. Jorge Sanchez who informed my husband that their company specializes in Rheem heaters and that they both sell and install the unit. He also gave him an estimate of how much the unit and installation were going to cost. The cost was comparable with Home Depot though in the long run we pay less than if we have gone with Home Depot.
Because my husband had a medical appointment, it was I who did all the coordination with Miami Water Heater Inc. I had the opportunity to coordinate with Mr. Jorge Sanchez who was very polite, attentive, helpful, and professional and had the patience to answer all my questions and concerns. He asked me to send him pictures of our current heater and of its location so he could determine what the job was going to require. Within minutes he called me back to give me the final estimate. All together, the new heater (a better model than offered by Home Depot), the installation, new stand, a ppv ¾ valve, the cost was lower than Home Depot. We agreed for the installation on the following day but shortly after, Jorge called me back to tell me he had a job cancellation, and that they could replace my heater on the same day.
My husband was back from his medical appointment when the technicians showed up. The technicians, Alain Sanchez and Osmani, showed up on time. They were very professional, polite, knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. They easily removed the old heater that was in very bad shape and installed a beautiful brand-new heater. We were very impressed by Alain and Osmani’s dexterity, positive attitude, and by the pride and love they show in their work. Alain even gave my husband a quick class on how to operate and trouble shoot the heater if the need arises. These two gentlemen did an excellent job, got the heater running and soon we had hot water again.
Bottom line, do not look anywhere else if you have any water heater problem or if you need to buy any type of Rheem water heater, go to Miami Water Heater, they back up the warranty, they know their appliances. Our experience with Jorge, Alain and Osmani was excellent and positive. Miami Water Heater gave us the best price, they provided quality product and service, and they resolved our problem the same day! We are incredibly grateful to Mr. Jorge Sanchez for making it possible and so fast.
PS. We are also getting a $350 rebate from Florida Gas for installing a new unit, something we were unaware until Jorge pointed it out to us.