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Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?

Some water heater problems are simple repairs. Others mean the tank is near the end of its life.

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Check the age

The age is usually on the label. Tanks that are getting older are more likely to fail.

Diagram: Where to find a water heater's age on its rating label.
Diagram: Where to find a water heater's age on its rating label.

A leaking tank

A leak from the tank itself usually means replacement. A leak from a fitting or valve may be fixable.

Rusty water or rumbling

Rusty hot water or rumbling from sediment can be signs the tank is wearing out.

Gas heaters

Gas water heater work in BC must be done by a certified gas fitter. See water heaters.

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