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The average life of a water heater varies depending on whether the tank uses gas or electricity. Electric water heaters last about 14 years, while a gas heater lasts between 11 and 13 years.
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The average life of a water heater is around 13 years. This will vary depending on whether a particular heater is a gas-fired, electric or tankless unit.
Source: http://www.ciohi.com/page5.html
by GREMLIN on January 2nd, 2010
It's sort of a dull life.
by mj forever on January 20th, 2010
10 to 15 yrs probobly
by Prunesquallor on November 11th, 2009
Got up, switched on, got hot, waited, switched off and went to sleep. Got up, switched on, ...
by Dirty D on November 11th, 2009
I wouldn't say my case is typical but we had a water heater that was around for at least 40 years and it finally went back in the summer. Other things that will ruin a water heater are the pressure release valves. So when you're replacing a water heater make sure to have that looked at too.
by Marks_A_Lot on August 25th, 2009
They rate the water heaters in 6 yr, 12yr and more but it depends on several factors the biggest being whether your utility uses surface water or ground water. Ground water contains more calcium hardness and will plate out faster. This usually cuts the life in half....
by ojiefoh on July 20th, 2010
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by THE BANNIBAL ONE on July 4th, 2010
i can.t answer by pressing answer on top.only way edit .average from expeerience,7 to 12 years,the quality today is poorer than 30 years ago..
by ojiefoh on July 20th, 2010
25 years
by ojiefoh on July 20th, 2010
15 years
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