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1 Under normal conditions the hot tub GFCI circuit breakers should should be checked using the TEST Button, and then reset normally. 2  Typically a hot tub GFI Breaker will last for several years under ideal conditions. I filled the tub with fresh water and hit the breaker. 2  You can hear electrical noise in breaker like it is shorting, then breaker kicks off. 3  Even if there was a short in the spa, the breaker should just kickoff without the noise. 4  It sounds like two wires arcing, there is no smell and the breaker is not melted.
Now, if your familyâs needs have outgrown your water heater, it may be time to step up to a unit with a larger capacity tank even though a repair on your current one may be simple. How Long Do Water Heaters Last? As a rule of thumb, water heaters are not designed to last much beyond about 10 to 20 years (more or less). So to answer the question of how long does a water heater lastâ¦ it really depends. If you know how to flush a water heater and perform the steps once a year as well as maintain the unit according to any other manufacturerâs specifications, you can get several more years, but the tank will still fail eventually.