How often should electric water heaters be replaced?

• <div><p>Electric water heaters typically last 10 to 20 years, though proper maintenance can extend their lifespan. If your unit is over a decade old and showing signs of inefficiency—such as higher energy bills, frequent repairs, or leaks—replacement is a smart investment. Tankless models last over 20 years, which can make them a longer-lasting alternative to traditional tank water heaters.</p></div>

Can I switch from a gas water heater to electric or vice versa?

• <div><p>When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/gas-vs-electric-water-heaters.htm">gas water heater to an electric water heater</a> or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.</p></div>

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Q: Can I run a 30-amp water heater on a 40-amp breaker?

• <div><p>Yes, this would be an appropriate choice. In order to comply with the National Electric Code&rsquo;s rules, you'll need to install a circuit breaker that's 125% larger than the intended load. In this case, you'll multiply 30 amps by 1.25 to find the necessary breaker size. Plugging that equation in for your 30-amp water heater will leave you with a 37.6-amp breaker. If your current <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/water-heater-keeps-tripping-breaker.htm">water heater keeps tripping the breaker</a>, it might be time to talk to a plumber or electrician about upgrading your water heater's setup.</p></div>

Q: Can a water heater be replaced in a day?

• <div><p>Yes, a water heater can be replaced in a day and can take between two and three hours to install from start to finish. Even if you encounter extra tasks that need to be completed, the job can still be completed in one day.</p></div>

Q: Is it hard to install your own water heater?

• <div><p>It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you&rsquo;ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don&rsquo;t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
John Hawkins was extremely professional, wanted to hear (in my own words) what the issue was and where he could find the electrical panel. Since the overhead lighting was out, he was prepared with a headlamp and a flashlight. Actually, he brought all the tools needed to complete any work I may...
Handyman of SEMO
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Reviewed in August 2024
Built a sidewalk to redirect water.
Raybrooke Construction and Properties
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Reviewed in February 2021
I hired Joe to prepare my house for sale. He did covering up cracks in walls, touch up of badly infiltrated water damaged areas and paint matching with amazing ease and effectiveness. He even helped replace a garage side entrance door, a WC and some badly corroded down pipes in my gutters. Joe...
Butayi Painting and Decorating
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Reviewed in May 2020
They did not return my intial after hours emergency phone call. I had to call back. The first technician did not even acknowledge the display panel with the code indicating the problem. I asked about it and he said that wasn't the problem. He had to return 2 more times that week. By Friday I had...
Hacker Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in April 2014
Our backyard was graded wrong so Stork Landscaping dug us out and the retaining walls re-shifted the way the water flows, so it would flow around the house and not in the house, dug out the patio and pour new concrete. They didn’t have to do this but they did – we have part of the back end of...
Stork Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
We had contacted another company that had missed three appointments to examine system and quote repair cost....We contacted Gurley Hand C and they set a date 48 hrs later. Showed up provided a quote later the same day....started work as promised 3 days later and finished work in three days after...
Gurley And Son Heating & AC
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Reviewed in November 2011
The day before Easter my husband was trying to loosen the water filter that needed to be changed. It's attached directly to the major waterline that enters our house. In doing so, the PVC pipe broke resulting in a scene right out of a Chevy Chase movie. Water was gushing and spraying everywhere...
Coomers Plumbing Heating & AC
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Reviewed in November 2011
From initial contact through completion of job they were responsive and professional. Returned calls, provided timely professional estimate, available for discussion of estimate, provided samples, promised and lived up to installation date, courteous and professional crew, minimal property...
Melvin Mills Roofing, LLC
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Pobst Hardware & Farm Supply

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Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling offers quality construction services for the Southeast Missouri Area. We are proud to work with each of our clients to bring skilled craftsmen and technicians to the building site based on the building plans, project requirements, as well as your heating and cooling needs. Whether you’re looking to remodel or repair, Ace Construction, Heating & Cooling can assist you with your needs

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Yes, this would be an appropriate choice. In order to comply with the National Electric Code’s rules, you'll need to install a circuit breaker that's 125% larger than the intended load. In this case, you'll multiply 30 amps by 1.25 to find the necessary breaker size. Plugging that equation in for your 30-amp water heater will leave you with a 37.6-amp breaker. If your current water heater keeps tripping the breaker, it might be time to talk to a plumber or electrician about upgrading your water heater's setup.

Yes, a water heater can be replaced in a day and can take between two and three hours to install from start to finish. Even if you encounter extra tasks that need to be completed, the job can still be completed in one day.

Electric water heaters typically last 10 to 20 years, though proper maintenance can extend their lifespan. If your unit is over a decade old and showing signs of inefficiency—such as higher energy bills, frequent repairs, or leaks—replacement is a smart investment. Tankless models last over 20 years, which can make them a longer-lasting alternative to traditional tank water heaters.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

When replacing an old unit, you might want to switch from a gas water heater to an electric water heater or vice versa. To do this, you will likely need to add infrastructure to the area. For example, you likely don’t have a gas line that served your old electric water heater. You’d have to call a plumber to put in a new gas line. If you’re replacing a gas unit with an electric one, the plumber will need to safely cap the old gas line. You will then need an electrician to add wiring for the new electric unit.

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