How Long Is My Water Heater Expected to last

How Long Is My Water Heater Expected To Last

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No one wants to get up to a cold shower in the morning. I think we can all agree that the water heater is one of those appliances that, when broken, the whole house seems to get a little grumpy. The fact is, we depend on our hot water heaters more than we think. How long do our water heaters last? For a storage tank heater, some say 8 to 10 years, others say 10 to 12 years. We can be safe to say 8 to 12 years. Tankless water heaters have a lifespan of more than 20 years, in addition, it has easily replaceable parts. But like any other appliance, they’re not all equal. As the old saying goes, “You pay for what you get”. With that said, a well-maintained water heater could very well exceed all expectations of the life expectancy.

What Causes A Storage Tank Heater To Break Down

What are the signs that your heater needs replacing? Can I extend the life of my heater? As previously stated, the average life expectancy of a storage tank heater is 8 to 12 years old. Still, it’s not unusual to find one that’s 15 years or older. Consider this, new water heater technologies can save a homeowner as much as 30% in energy cost over a model that’s ten years old. You can avoid the annoyance of breakage and the inconvenience of no hot water by replacing your old one with a new one that has the latest technologies.

Replace Your Old Water Heater

Extend The Life Of Your Water Heater

After many years of use, mineral deposits build up in the tank and reduce its overall efficiency, especially if the storage tank has not been annually drained. Through a process called electrolysis, an anode rod inside the tank protects the interior lining by attracting all corrosive particles. Over the years of use, the anode rod gets corroded and loses its ability to do the job it’s designed for. The corrosive particles then settle at the bottom of the tank where they eventually destroy the lining. Homeowners, you can extend the life of your hot water heater by draining your tank once a year and rinsing it of any mineral deposits caused by hard water and changing your anode rode every five years.

Let’s Recap:

  • In most cases, your water heater will last 8 to 12 years or longer.
  • It’s probably best to take advantage of the latest heater technologies by replacing your old heater.
  • New water heater technologies can save up to 30% in energy cost compared to units purchased ten years ago.
  • You can extend the life and performance of your heater by draining and rinsing the tank once a year and changing anode rod once every five years.

If you need to replace the old water heater Big B’s Plumbing has you covered call today and get the value and service you deserve License #986152. 

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