{"id":626,"date":"2021-08-09T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=626"},"modified":"2025-04-29T08:46:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:46:40","slug":"how-to-tell-you-need-a-new-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/how-to-tell-you-need-a-new-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tell You Need a New Water Heater"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/water-heater-leaking-200x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"water-heater-leaking\" class=\"wp-image-627\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your home <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/hartville-hvac-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\">plumbing in Hartville, OH<\/a> includes the water heater and the hot water lines. You probably couldn\u2019t imagine a home plumbing system without some way to access hot water: many basic daily jobs would become far more difficult, if not impossible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want a dying water heater to catch you by surprise on the day it fails for good. It means going without hot water until you can arrange with our expert plumbers to replace it. We work fast, but we know you would rather have the water heater replaced <em>before<\/em> it breaks down because that means only missing out on hot water for a short time, one you can plan for. For early troubleshooting and timely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/signs-your-water-heater-needs-immediate-repair\/\">plumbing repair service<\/a>, be sure to watch for the warning signs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you identify that your water heater is nearing the end of its service life? We have some signs to look for so you can get a head start on a timely replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ONE: The water heater\u2019s age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Age is the best measure for how much longer a water heater will last. Here are the general life expectancies of the most common water heater types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tank water heater (gas): <\/strong>10\u201312 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tank water heater (electric): <\/strong>12\u201315 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tankless water heater: <\/strong>20 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your water heater has not received routine maintenance, lower the life expectancy by 2\u20135 years. Hard water also reduces life expectancy, unless you\u2019ve had a water softener installed. We recommend replacing a water heater at the upper limits of its expectancy, even if it outwardly appears to be working well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TWO: Reduced hot water volume<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are people in your household starting to go with lukewarm or even cold showers in the morning because the hot water supply is running out earlier than before? This is one of the biggest warnings of a failing water heater. The system has worn down past the point it can generate its expected amount of hot water.\u00a0If you&#8217;re also noticing reduced pressure or performance, you may be facing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/pinhole-leaks-sound-small-but-theyre-big-trouble\/\">pinhole leaks<\/a> in your system\u2014another hidden cause for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/extremely-high-water-bills-may-have-a-hidden-leak\/\"> plumbing repair service<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>THREE: Rising heating bills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A water heater accounts for the largest percentage of energy use in your home, whether gas or electric. In fact, an electric water heater uses more energy than even a central air conditioner. When a water heater starts to fail at the end of its service life, it will create a significant jump in the cost to operate it\u2014and that sort of increase is easy to spot! When you\u2019ve got heating bills rapidly rising, an old water heater ready for replacement is a likely culprit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FOUR: Rusty discoloration in the water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You know the discoloration that appears in the water when you first turn on a faucet after vacation? If you start to see that in the hot water taps, it\u2019s a warning that the tank of the water heater has rusted through. Rust anywhere is bad news for a water heater and usually means it needs to be replaced\u2014and if the tank is rusted completely, it\u2019s definitely time for a new one.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FIVE: Multiple leaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A leak now and then in a water heater\u2019s history is a reason for repairs. When multiple leaks start to happen to an older water heater, it\u2019s a reason for a replacement. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/signs-dying-water-heater-2\/\">how to determine if your water heater is dying<\/a> and how professional evaluation can guide you toward the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want an expert opinion about getting a new water heater, rely on our team for honest answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Call Crown Group Ohio: Your Comfort Experts Since 1963.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How can you identify that your water heater is nearing the end of its service life? 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