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How Long Do Water Heaters Last in Dallas?

Tank water heaters commonly last around 8 to 12 years and tankless units longer, but hard water, maintenance and installation conditions change that.

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By PlumberDallas.com editorialUpdated October 14, 2026

Life factors

Sediment from moderately hard Dallas water, anode rod condition, and whether the unit was flushed.

Find the age

The serial number usually encodes the manufacture date; manufacturers publish decoders.

Repair or replace

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