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Figure Out Water Heater Age<\/strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Do you enjoy hot water? Silly question, we all do. Knowing how old your water heater<\/a> is can help you keep hot water and avoid costly leaks.<\/p>\n

That’s because the older your water heater is, the closer it is to having a leak and becoming dysfunctional.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, it\u2019s really simple to figure out the age of your heater!<\/p>\n

Grab your flashlight and reading glasses if you need them; you\u2019ll be looking at a lot of tiny numbers.<\/p>\n

Water Heater Serial Number<\/h3>\n

Next, find the serial number<\/a> on the front of your heater. There will be a label that contains the serial and model numbers as well as the gallon capacity.<\/p>\n

Look at the serial number. The first two digits will tell you the month and the next two digits will tell you the year it was made.<\/p>\n

For example, let\u2019s say the serial number is 119237485-b. That means it was made in November of 1992.<\/p>\n

If you want to double-check the age, you can always call the manufacturer and have them confirm. There should be a phone number on the water heater or you can look it up online. Just tell them the serial number and they can tell you when it was made.<\/p>\n

Now, if your water heater is over 12 years in age, you\u2019ll want to start doing research to figure out what kind of replacement you would like. Heaters are only built to last for 10-12 years, so if yours is getting close you should plan to replace it before<\/strong> it starts leaking.<\/p>\n

Extend the Life of Your Heater<\/h3>\n

You can also read a cool way to extend the life of your water heater here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are some other warning signs that probably mean your water heater doesn\u2019t have much life left in it:<\/h4>\n