a one - man operable hot water heater lifting device . an inner lifter arm is pivotally connected to an extendable extension arm . a pivot stabilizer arm is connected between the inner lifter arm and the inner extension arm . a plurality of outer lifter arms are connected to the inner lifter arm . a plurality of wheels is pivotally connected to the lifting device . the outer lifter arms are connected to the hot water heater and the hot water heater is lifted by pressing downward on the outer extension arm .