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When To Change The Water Heater On Your Rental Property

Written by Posted On Sunday, 08 September 2019 06:19

As a landlord, you need to make sure that your property is kept in good condition and that you attend to repairs in a quick fashion. Making sure that all of the major appliances work should be your first concern in this regard. To avoid a situation whereby an urgent repair is required, you need to be proactive rather than reactive. This means scheduling maintenance and knowing when to replace your systems. Below, we will take a look at water heaters in further detail, providing information on when they should be replaced. So, continue reading to discover everything you need to know.


In most of the households today, the availability of running, warm water is something that is critical to everyday living. From cleaning the dishes to doing the laundry, cooking, washing, and taking showers and baths, the typical person is going to use different degrees of hot water up to 20 times every day. When you multiply the amount of use by each member of the house, it is not easy to see that there are a lot of demands placed on the hot water system. As a landlord, you need to figure out how often you need to get your water heater replaced.


When to replace your water heater


It is important to keep an eye on the water heater system. After all, sooner or later, you may begin to notice the signs that the system is going to need to be replaced. Most water heaters have a lifespan of around a decade approximately. Annual maintenance is something that can be done to prolong the lifespan of your water heater as long as possible. Home services companies often run specials and offers that can be helpful in keeping your water heater maintained. It’s become a standard plumber marketing strategy to sell and offer their customers a quarterly maintenance plan to keep the major units such as AC’s, Furnaces, and Water Heaters up to date.


However, if you have tenants in your property consistently for more than eight years, it is likely you will need to replace your existing tank with a new one. With that being said, it is vital that you are aware of the signs you should be looking out for whenever you get a chance to inspect the water heater in the property. This will enable you to determine whether or not it is time to replace your water heater.


Average lifespan of a water heater


One thing that you should certainly keep in mind when it comes to replacing your water heater is the age of the heater. After all, nothing lasts forever in life, and this is definitely going to be the case when it comes to your water heater. The trouble is that the vast majority of landlords today have no idea regarding the expiration date of their water heater. This can lead to big risks when their water heater starts to act up because of old age. This can typically mean an expensive replacement is needed. In the winter, this is something you are going to need to act on immediately, you are not going to have any time to waste. Most of the water heaters on the market today last anywhere between eight and ten years. It is typically recommended that you replace your water heater every ten years. So once you start hitting this mark, this is something you should definitely look into if you have not already.


Aside from this, there are going to be a number of different signs you should look out for. This includes rusting, either on the tank or in the water. Other signs that problems are on the horizon is if the water will not heat, there are leaks, or you can hear noises coming from the water heater. Of course, you are not going to be in the property all of the time, so this makes it incredibly hard to keep an eye on these things. However, whenever you do property checks or you need to visit the property for any reason, make sure you do a quick check of the property so you can be sure that everything is how it should be.


As you can see, there is a lot that needs to be considered when it comes to replacing your water heater. From the age of your water heater to any noises or leaks; you need to make sure that your water heater is running efficiently otherwise it could end up breaking in the near future and costing you a lot of money. If you look out for the signs that have been mentioned above, you can have complete peace of mind that everything is running how it should be.


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James Stevenson

Hi, My name is James and I've been involved in the property and real estate industry for 10 years now. I hope people will like to read about my thoughts and experiences in the industry and please contact me if you want to discuss my articles further!

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