Water Heaters - Problem free heater, but old - replace?
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OrangeCoke
10-23-05, 02:43 PM
Hey folks,
Our water heater is about 18 years old (1987). It's a John Wood, 40 gallon, gas.
We've been in the house about 4 years and have had zero problems with it. No weird noises, leaks, and plenty of hot water all the time.
So - my wife and I went to Sears to price out new ones, and the guy told me his JW lasted 30 years, and another guys almost 40!
Sounds crazy to me, but who knows? Anyway, other than the fear of suddenly having a foot of water in our basement, my wife and I are no longer sure if we should buy a new one now, or just wait until ours develops a problem or a leak. If we get one, we'll probably get a 50 gallon Kenmore.
Should we just stick it out for a while? We're having a baby soon, so the almost 1000 dollars could be used elsewhere, no doubt about that :)
Thanks!
- JL
Our water heater is about 18 years old (1987). It's a John Wood, 40 gallon, gas.
We've been in the house about 4 years and have had zero problems with it. No weird noises, leaks, and plenty of hot water all the time.
So - my wife and I went to Sears to price out new ones, and the guy told me his JW lasted 30 years, and another guys almost 40!
Sounds crazy to me, but who knows? Anyway, other than the fear of suddenly having a foot of water in our basement, my wife and I are no longer sure if we should buy a new one now, or just wait until ours develops a problem or a leak. If we get one, we'll probably get a 50 gallon Kenmore.
Should we just stick it out for a while? We're having a baby soon, so the almost 1000 dollars could be used elsewhere, no doubt about that :)
Thanks!
- JL
majakdragon
10-23-05, 07:43 PM
Some of the older WH's last like what seems forever. Most do not just split open and drench the room. They get a small hole and go from there. I have to ask about the $1000 price tag. Does this include installation? Even then, thats a high price. Good luck.
OrangeCoke
10-23-05, 07:47 PM
I should clarify - that's 1000 Canadian, including installation and taxes, and it's kinda ballpark (more like maybe 850-900 I guess).
GregH
10-23-05, 08:28 PM
A year and a half ago I installed my first laminate floor in a rental unit my friend owns.
I am now doing an insurance job to replace the laminate and subfloor in two bedrooms and gutting the bathroom due to an electric hw tank that ruptured.
My friend thought he had recently replaced it but the date he wrote on the tank was Aug./'88.
Change your tank!
I am now doing an insurance job to replace the laminate and subfloor in two bedrooms and gutting the bathroom due to an electric hw tank that ruptured.
My friend thought he had recently replaced it but the date he wrote on the tank was Aug./'88.
Change your tank!