{"id":741,"date":"2022-08-16T08:10:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T12:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/?p=741"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:41:11","slug":"what-is-the-average-lifespan-of-a-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barrieheatingcooling.ca\/blog\/what-is-the-average-lifespan-of-a-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the average lifespan of a water heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q5iVlAo6KQE\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to <strong><a href=\"\/hvac-services\/water-heaters\">water heaters<\/a><\/strong>, there are two main types: tankless and traditional. Both have their pros and cons, but which one is the best for you? Let\u2019s discuss the expected life expectancy of each type of water heater and help you decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>The average lifespan of a <strong><a href=\"\/hvac-services\/tankless-water-heaters\">tankless water heater<\/a><\/strong> is about 20 years. That&#8217;s twice as long as the average lifespan of a traditional water heater, which is only about 10 years. The main reason for this difference is that tankless water heaters don&#8217;t have a large storage tank. Traditional water heaters have to constantly heat a large tank of water, even when you&#8217;re not using it. This means that they are more likely to break down over time.<br \/>\nTankless water heaters are also more efficient than traditional water heaters. They only heat the water that you need, so you&#8217;re not wasting energy heating a large tank of water that you might not even use. This makes them more environmentally friendly and can save you money on your energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a water heater that will last you a long time, a tankless water heater is the way to go. They are more expensive upfront, but they will save you money in the long run on your utilities. Plus, you won&#8217;t have to worry about replacing your water heater as often.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about switching to a tankless water heater, there are a few things you should keep in mind. The first is that they require more maintenance than a traditional water heater. Secondly, they require a larger gas supply, so a BTU calculation will need to be completed by a professional to ensure your existing gas lines are large enough to support one, otherwise, some additional expense of upgrading your main gas line will have to be factored into the upfront cost.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any other questions about water heaters, or if you\u2019re interested in upgrading your existing water heater to a <strong><a href=\"\/hvac-services\/tankless-water-heaters\">tankless<\/a><\/strong>, our team would be happy to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; When it comes to water heaters, there are two main types: tankless and traditional. Both have their pros and cons, but which one is the best for you? 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