Was quoted $2,300 for labor to replace this water heater. Apart from doing all the right steps to drain it and remove it. It doesn’t seem that hard to hook things back up and reinstall the wiring. I’ve done minor plumbing and electrical work before. Any tips or advice?

Breaker panel is on the other side of that wall, I have a quick disconnect as well right above the heater and there is a water shutoff valve right there on the cold water intake line.

I know it’s very heavy so I plan to have a neighbor help me get this one down and put the new one up with an appliance dolly.

EDIT: I asked for a labor only quote. Got clarification that the $2,300 is actually including the heater. Now I’m tying to get clarification on what kind of heater.