Household Hints & Help

Mme. Defarge

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10. VERY helpful!

Mon Nov 2, 2020, 03:20 PM

Nov 2020

My water heater is approaching 10 years old. I live in an area with very soft water and I have lived alone the whole time. I recall having a problem with it early on, and it was fixed under a the warranty. Other than that I have had no maintenance done on it and, so far, so good.

Now I am having new pipes installed and am wondering if I should ask the plumbers doing the work to check out my water heater. Any advice on that?

Thanks so much for giving me the benefit of your expertise!

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I think it's age and water quality, maybe temp setting. nt Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #1

Right on,all depends on local water quality. Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #4

Wow! When it's time to replace my current one Phoenix61 Nov 2020 #8

It depends on many factors Xipe Totec Nov 2020 #2

Age and water quality and also the original quality of the materials it is made from CanonRay Nov 2020 #3

Water quality is biggest in my opinion... BleedsBlue Nov 2020 #5

I think water quality plays a big part in life of a water heater Hokie Nov 2020 #6

water quality, maintenance, and possibly build Kali Nov 2020 #7

I am an old retired plumber, so I will attempt to teach WH-101 Chainfire Nov 2020 #9

VERY helpful! Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #10

It certainly doesn't hurt to ask Chainfire Nov 2020 #11

👍👍👍👍👍 Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #12

My solar water heater is now 16 years old - my home insurance company wants it replaced csziggy Feb 2022 #15

You should replace the anode rod every 3-5 years. OilemFirchen Nov 2020 #13

Great advice! Mme. Defarge Nov 2020 #14