'One more chemo down!' Cancer survivor creates witty collection of sympathy cards revealing the honest things she wished people had said to her when she was sick. 1  Emily McDowell, a designer from Los Angeles, was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 24-years-old.
Step 6 Check the tank's age Check the age of your hot water tank. Most hot water tanks are warrantied for 5 to 10 years. While many last for years beyond the warrantyâs expiration, if you notice inadequacies in your tankâs performance and the tank is beyond its warranty date, itâs probably time to get a new one.
1 May last longer than tank-type heaters because they are less subject to corrosion. 2  Expected life of tankless water heaters is 20 years, compared to 10 to 15 years for tank-type water heaters. 3  Range in price from $200 for a small under-sink unit up to $1000 for a gas-fired unit that delivers 5 gallons per minute.