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Registered: ‎05-24-2016
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Water Heater

My water heater is 16 years old.  What is the life expectancy of a water heater?

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Registered: ‎01-28-2014

"Electric water heaters generally last 8-10 years, while gas water heaters may only have a life span of 6-8 years."

-www.waterheaterleakinginfo.com/water-heater-replacement/

 

http://www.rheem.com/products/water_heating/gas

A new, installed gas water heater will run about $1k - $1.5k