Practical advice for Lubbock homeowners from the plumbers at AAA Plumbing · Heating & Air: how long a water heater should last, what hard water does to a tank, gas versus electric, and what a replacement really costs.
Most tank water heaters last 8 to 12 years. Hard water pushes a lot of Lubbock units toward the short end. Here is how to tell where yours is, and when to replace it.
A new 40-gallon gas or electric water heater for $200 down and $100 a month, installed by licensed Lubbock plumbers. Installation, warranty and haul-off included.