[PaPaLarry]

I'm on the 9nth year with my water tank (40 gal gas), and I'm thinking of replacing before I have problems with leaking etc. Should I assume it's not going to last much longer? And, what's the average price I should be paying to replace tank, including labor?

[784caroline]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

I'm on the 9nth year with my water tank (40 gal gas), and I'm thinking of replacing before I have problems with leaking etc. Should I assume it's not going to last much longer? And, what's the average price I should be paying to replace tank, including labor?

Check with TECO... they have rebates MOre than $350 if you replace your new gas water heater.
http://www.peoplesgas.com/residentia...&q=peoples+gas

[OldManTime]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

I'm on the 9nth year with my water tank (40 gal gas), and I'm thinking of replacing before I have problems with leaking etc. Should I assume it's not going to last much longer? And, what's the average price I should be paying to replace tank, including labor?

Mine was the same age, and it started leaking. The mfg mtbf from what i have is if it passes 7 years its good to go.
I bought one from Lowe's for less than $150., then found a plumber villager to help.

[rjm1cc]

Not a bad idea if a leak could cause damage. You could have another 5 or six years if you flushed it each year.

[tommy steam]

Home Depot has set up an outside display with water heaters , AC units . They have licensed contractors who do the installation. You could go there and get a quote and go from there.

[biker1]

In addition, you should inspect/replace the sacrificial anode rod every 5 years of so. This will also increase the life of your water heater.

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Not a bad idea if a leak could cause damage. You could have another 5 or six years if you flushed it each year.