Water heaters should be expected to last 8-12 years. Whether or not it’s time to replace your water heater is a choice only you can make for your home.
Some factors can help you decide:
- Age: if it’s older than 10 years, a new water heater is often most cost-effective
- Rusty Water: One of the potential sources of rusty water is your water heater
- Noise: Noise on its own might not be too annoying, but it often points to issues with your water heater that mean it’s operating improperly or is in danger of breaking down
- Leaks: Leaks are never good, but they can be the cause of larger issues with a water heater
- Inconsistent Heating: Shower hot water running out? Sporadic periods of cold water occurring when you least expect them? It may mean your water heater is failing.