As a comment for everyone, remember that life expectancy for water
heaters depends greatly on the water. Where I live, I can expect ten to
fifteen years from a cheap contractor grade water heater. Most places would
be doing good to get half that. I don't think anyone in my 100 home
development has had to replace one yet.

Also consider your water conditions as well as the volume of water you
use and the temperature you keep the heater at when trying to determine
useful life.


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Joseph Meehan

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