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Old 06-14-2025, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by collie1228 View Post
I do my own plumbing and have replaced several water heaters, both gas and electric, over the years. I have never had a warranty claim; my heaters have all exceeded their warranty periods. I don’t see a need for a longer warranty, as a good quality water heater is pretty bulletproof.
I do my own also. I flush the entire tank at the drain, once per year, and replace the sacrifice anode every 5-6 years. You can get 20+ years out of the appliance if you maintain it correctly. Plumbers won't tell you this.

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