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Clue #1: Age. The older the water heater, the more likely it is to break down. As a general rule, a tank type water heater will last, on average 8 to 12 years. With proper maintenance and a little luck, you may be able to nearly double the lifespan of your water heater. But sometimes even with the best care, a water heater will need to be replaced after only a few years.
Depending on hot-water usage, preventive maintenance and the amount of water impurities, the life expectancy of water heaters is 10 to 15 years. Thatâs approximately 3,650 to 5,475 days in a row the water-heating system is âonâ â heating, reheating and storing hot water. With this kind of work schedule, itâs plain to see why maintenance is so important. Trouble signs: Leaky water heater.