"Today cost me $2401.02 USD"

OMG, that seems a bit steep to me. But then, I haven't had to buy one in many years. A lot depends, I suppose, on whether it's an electric model or natural gas model. But still... 😯

It's refreshing to hear someone talk about a "waterheater" and not a hot waterheater, as if their hot water needs further heating. 😂