Hot Water Heater Ridge Manor How Long Do Residential Water Heaters Last?

Most of us can all agree that if we cannot have hot water in our bathrooms when we are taking a shower or a bath, it is not going to be as enjoyable or pleasant. Hot water is a modern indemnity that many people take for granted until there comes a time when they are having issues with the water heater of their home.

Water heaters can last for many years without experiencing any types of problems, however a water heater can either slowly decline overtime or stop working all of a sudden. When it comes to a hot water heater, Ridge Manor residents should know that they may be able to catch a problem before it starts.

Keep in mind that there are a few different factors that may help homeowners understand how long the water heater in their home should be lasting.

How Many People are In the Home?

One big factor that can affect the longevity of any residential home water heater is knowing how often the item is being used. This is something that is applicable to most types of complex machines, ranging from a car to the technology we have at our fingertips.

In regard to a hot water heater, Ridge Manor residents should know that depending on how often it is used, it could affect the longevity of the machine over time. If a homeowner is living with many people, meaning the hot water heater is being used more often, it is going to have a harder time lasting for many years.

A person who is living alone and not using their water heater as often will oftentimes end up getting many years out of their water heater, for the simple reason that is not having to work as often and giving it less of a chance to fail or break.

What Type of Water Heater is in the Home?

Another important piece of information to consider if a homeowner is trying to figure out how many years they should expect to get out of their water heater is to know what type of water heater they have in their home.

When it comes to residential hot water heaters, Ridge Manor residents should know that the two most popular options are going to be traditional style water heaters, and newer on-demand or tankless water heaters.

Traditional water heaters are constantly working to create warm water to have on demand for homeowners when they need it when using an appliance in their home. Tankless water heaters on the other hand are going to only produce warm water when a homeowner needs it, making it so that these options are running less often. For that reason, tankless water heaters tend to last longer than their traditional tanked counterparts. 

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of 1st Choice Plumbing Inc*