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Step 4 · Verify Age and Plan Accordingly

After successfully decoding the serial number, you know the manufacturing date of your water heater. The average lifespan of a tank-style water heater is about 8 to 12 years. Compare your unit's age to this range. If your water heater is over 10 years old, it is living on borrowed time. You should begin researching and budgeting for a replacement. Proactively replacing an old unit can save you from the emergency expense and extensive water damage that can result from a tank failure.

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Step 4 · Verify Age and Plan Accordingly

After successfully decoding the serial number, you know the manufacturing date of your water heater. The average lifespan of a tank-style water heater is about 8 to 12 years. Compare your unit's age to this range. If your water heater is over 10 years old, it is living on borrowed time. You should begin researching and budgeting for a replacement. Proactively replacing an old unit can save you from the emergency expense and extensive water damage that can result from a tank failure.

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How to Decode Your Water Heater's Serial Number to Find Its Age

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Locate the Water Heater's Data Plate
2 mins1 itemsBeginner
Identify the Brand and Serial Number
1 min2 itemsBeginner
Decode the Serial Number
2 mins1 itemsIntermediate
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Verify Age and Plan Accordingly
1 min2 itemsBeginner
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