When It’s Time For A Water Heater Replacement

The water heater is probably the appliance least thought about in the home - until it fails. If your heater is more than seven years old, it may have some problems. Look for the energy-efficient, certified Energy Star water heaters because new technologies can reduce from 7% to 55% household water-heating costs. Each year, American homeowners pay $400 to $600 on an average, to heat water for their household chores. Although most water heaters last for 10-12 years, it's best to buy and install a new one if yours is more than seven years old. Read this infographic for more details.