Based on the manufacturer's suggested service life, the life expectancy of a water heater is about eight to 12 years.
What is the average cost to replace a gas water heater?
On average, getting a new natural gas water heater system installation will cost you between $1,500 and $2,300. Propane water heater installation will cost you around $1,000-$1,500.
Is 75 gallon water heater too big?
Typically, the rule-of-thumb is that you want a 40 gallon tank for 1 to 4 people, a 50 gallon tank for 4 to 6 people, and a 50 gallon high recovery or 75 gallon tank for 6 to 8 people.Nov 19, 2015