How long should a water heater last before needing replacement?

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asked Dec 10, 2017 in Maintenance/Repairs by Nishie (270 points)
How long should a water heater last before needing replacement?

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answered Dec 10, 2017 by Minty (142,100 points)
A water heater should go at least 10 years without problems or needing replacement.

Some water heaters can last longer than 10 years but once your water heater is 10 years old you should have it looked over and be ready to replace it soon.

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