In general, a hot water heater can have a lifespan of between 11-20 years if it’s well-maintained. After evaluating your water heater and determining what’s causing your water problems, we can recommend residential water heater repair or replacement. We will only recommend water heater replacement if it is more cost-effective, if it's in the best interests of your family's needs, or if it is safer. We'll consider many different factors when making our recommendation for replacing a water heater:
- The age of the water heater. It might be time to replace it if it's over 15 years old.
- How energy-efficient the water heater is and your average water heating costs.
- The cost and availability of natural gas, electricity, or propane in your area.
- Whether your family has changing hot water needs that aren’t being met.
- Whether you want a water heater that is more eco-friendly or green.
- How well maintained your water heater has been over the years?
- Whether your water heater was installed correctly.
- Where the water heater was installed. Water heaters installed outside or in attics might be exposed to temperature fluctuations or other factors that can influence their lifespan.