I'm in the process of renovating my laundry room and need to move my GE water heater to lay down new tile. The heater is 14 years old, older than its 12-year warranty, but it's still functioning well. I'm wondering if it's worth replacing it while I'm at it, even though there are no current issues with it. The cost for a new one would be between $500 and $700, but I'm not sure if age alone justifies a replacement. What do you all think?
3 Answers
You're kind of on borrowed time with it, though. Mine crapped out at 15 years, so if I were you, I'd replace it now while you're doing renovations. It could save you a headache later!
Honestly, I wouldn't rush into a replacement unless you're feeling anxious about it. Just keep up with the maintenance. My last water heater lasted 30 years by just following the maintenance tips. If you're not seeing any issues, give it a good drain and check it out instead.
If you're planning on moving it anyway and you can swing the cost, replacing it might give you peace of mind. It's a hassle to pull out the old one, so why not invest in something new while you've got the chance?