Water heaters are designed to last a rather long time, particularly if you take really good care of them. No matter how well maintained your system is, however, there is going to come a time that eventually you’ll need to replace the water heater.
It’s important that you are able to identify the signs that this time has come. Otherwise, you could be in for an unwelcome surprise some day when you don’t have any hot water available. Understand how the heat exchanger works to see how wear and tear can also impact your system’s efficiency and performance. Keep reading to learn more about what these signs are.
When should you consider boiler replacement instead of more repairs?
- If your water heater is frequently breaking down or needing repairs every few months.
- When hot water output is weak, delayed, or can’t keep up with daily demand.
- If the water heater is over 10‑15 years old and showing signs of age and declining efficiency.
- When efficiency loss leads to noticeably higher energy costs.
- If repair costs add up to close to the cost of installing a new unit.