I'm looking for some advice on when to replace a water heater. Obviously when it ruptures and water goes all over your basement is a good time, but prior to that, what is a good rule of thumb. The reason I'm asking is that our local gas company is offering a $200 rebate to customers for their purchase and installation of a new water heater. Our 50-gal water heater appears to be functioning just fine but it's 10 years old. From what I can tell it has a 5 year warranty from Rheem. I'm wondering if it would be wise, or overly cautious, to replace it at this point. Any advice? Thanks.
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19 years ago