Here’s a guide on replacing a Suburban SW6DE water heater. This water heater had a small leak coming from underneath the unit.

When you can see water between the foam insulation and the tank itself, it often indicates a tank leak. On this particular water heater, you can see the failed area once the unit is removed. It also appeared to have been operated without water for a period of time.

See how I swap out this Suburban water heater in just minutes. This guide will also help with the replacement of many other Suburban SW-series water heater.