How long does a water heater last?
Typical lifespan
8–15 yr
A tank or on-demand heat exchanger that supplies hot water to a building.
Typical service life before replacement.
By type
| Type | Typical lifespan |
|---|---|
| tankless water heater | 15–25 yr |
How that compares
Water heater against things of a similar time.
Car 8–20 yr
Water heater 8–15 yr
Tiger 8–26 yr
Washing machine 8–14 yr
German shepherd 9–13 yr
Black mamba 10–20 yr
Golden retriever 10–13 yr
Doberman pinscher 10–13 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0909 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2.7 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a water heater
- How much does a water heater weigh? 40–100 kg
- How much does a water heater cost? 500–2,500 $
- Water heater vs Washing machine Side by side
- Water heater vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Water heater vs Oven Side by side
- Water heater vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Water heater vs Dishwasher Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a water heater last?
- A water heater lasts 8–15 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
- Which type of water heater is the heaviest?
- Of the types listed here, tankless water heater is the largest at 15–25 yr.
Related pages
- How much does a water heater weigh? 40–100 kg
- How much does a water heater cost? 500–2,500 $
- How long does a refrigerator last? 10–17 yr
- How long does a washing machine last? 8–14 yr
- How long does a microwave oven last? 6–11 yr
- How long does a air conditioner last? 8–20 yr
- How long does a dishwasher last? 7–13 yr
- How long does a oven last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a vacuum cleaner last? 5–12 yr
- How long does a clothes dryer last? 10–16 yr
- How long does a freezer last? 11–20 yr
- How long does a coffee machine last? 3–8 yr
- Water heater vs Washing machine Side by side
- Water heater vs Refrigerator Side by side
- Water heater vs Oven Side by side
- Water heater vs Clothes dryer Side by side
- Water heater vs Dishwasher Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place