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As a rule of thumb, 10 to 15 years is the expected useful lifetime. If yours is older than that, you need to replace it before it's too late.
This all depends on whether the hot water heater has been installed correctly and whether the maintenance of it has been kept up to date. A well looked after hot water heater can last for many many years. A hot water heater is the same as a car, because if you maintain your car with regular services, it will be in good running order and last for years, its the same concept with a hot water heater.
A secret to those not in the know, to help your ELECTRIC hot water heaters lifespan even more, make sure that the anode is replaced every 2 years, 95% of people who own hot water heaters never replace the anode resulting in burst hot water heaters and hot water heaters which don't last very long, replacing a hot water heater is expensive, replacing the anode every two years is not. Be wise.
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What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
Tankless Hot Water Heater?
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How can you tell if a hot water heater is grounded?
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HOT WATER HEATER.
What is really called a water heater or hot water heater?
It's called water heater. There isn't a reason to heat hot water
Is it called a hot water heater or water heater?
It's because "hot-water" is a compound adjective, modifying "heater". It's not for heating water, it's for heating a house with hot water. There are many types of heaters that heat water, but only a hot-water heater is used for providing heated water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler also heats water, but it's only for use in radiators.The name "Hot Water Heater" is completely wrong for any use. There is no need to heat hot water. IT has always been "water heater". The term hot water heater has just been used for years because people don't realize the difference. It has always been WATER HEATER.The first answer is jibberish and makes no practical sense at all.
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Electric Hot Water Heater?
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Why do some have hot water?
Hot water in homes is produced by a device called a water heater. A water heater can be compared to a pot of boiling water. The enclosure keeps water hot throughout the day so that when the faucet is turned on, there will be an immediate flow of hot water. The people who have hot water have invested in a water heater.
Where can a hot water heater be purchased?
The plumbing in my house needs replacing. Which is the best hot water heater on the market?
Hot water in bath not working?
If the tub is not getting hot water the issue is probably with the hot water heater. The hot water heater may have tripped a breaker or the pilot light went out.
Why does kitchen sink only have cold water?
Because hot water heater breaker has tripped, or hot water heater has failed.
How do i know when my hot water heater is broken?
When you want to know when your hot water heater is broken, simply run your faucet and test the water. If it's cold, the heater is broken.
