If you want to take a hot shower, wash your dishes, or clean your clothes, you need hot water. Unless you want to spend your days boiling water on the stove, you need a water heater. As with all appliances, water heaters have a finite lifespan. You will also need to invest in a water heater repair or two now and again.
For professional water heater repair services, call (915) 888-1188 today.
How Long Do Water Heaters Last?
How long your water heater will last depends on a number of factors, namely, what type of water heater you have. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Tanked gas water heaters – 10 – 15 years
- Tanked electric water heaters – 12 – 17 years
- Tankless water heaters – 20 – 30 years
- Hybrid water heaters – 15 – 20 years
In addition to the type of water heater you have, which affects its lifespan, here are a few other factors that can extend or decrease it.
Water Hardness
How hard or soft your water is has a profound effect on how long it lasts. The harder your water is, the more corroded and rusty the inside of your water heater will be. When this happens, it can decrease the water heater’s lifespan and increase the risk of needing a water heater repair.
Sediment Buildup
In addition to corroding the sides of your water heater, hard water also leads to sediment buildup. This is because hard water is packed with calcium, magnesium, and other minerals that leave trace amounts of calcification behind. Eventually, these particles float to the bottom of your tanked water heater and start to pile up, reducing the amount of water that fits in the tank.
Lack of Maintenance
How well you maintain and clean your water heater will also affect its lifespan. In general, it’s wise to schedule annual maintenance visits with a plumbing professional. During this visit, your plumber will also flush the water heater and ensure it’s working as efficiently as possible. They can also use this time to make a water heater repair if it’s necessary.
The Water Heater Repair Professionals in El Paso
If you need a water heater repair, call FAS Appliance and Refrigeration at (915) 888-1188. We can also perform annual maintenance and flushings to ensure your water heater is working at its best. With these two services, we’ll help your tankless, tanked, hybrid, or other type of water heater last as long as possible.