On Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:28:25 -0500, Nate Nagel
wrote:



At 10 years, chances are the heater is going to crap out in another
year or two anyway.


The gas water heater at my last house was 18 years old when I replaced
the anode and drain valve as PM. The anode was obviously consumed but
not down to the wire yet.

Older water heaters, like many other products, used to last a lot
longer than the ones made today. Of course, water conditions can make
a difference also.