Guides

How long home equipment lasts, how to tell its age and when it's time to replace it.

• How Long Do Water Heaters Last?

  Tank water heaters last about 8 to 12 years and tankless units 15 to 20+. What shortens or extends water heater life, the warning signs, and how to check its age.

• How to Tell the Age of a Water Heater

  Find your water heater's age in minutes: where the rating label is, how each brand codes the date into the serial, and what to do if the label is missing.