August 22, 2025
Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
A simple age-and-symptom decision tree so you don't pour money into a dying tank.
Water heaters usually give warning signs before they fail. Here's how we decide with our customers.
Repair if…
Under 8 years old, the tank itself isn't leaking, and the fix is a small part like a thermocouple, element, T&P valve or gas control.
Replace if…
Over 10 years old, the tank shell is rusting or leaking, or the total repair cost exceeds 50% of a new unit.
Grey area
Between 8 and 10 years with a moderate repair, we lay out both options with numbers and let you choose.
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