What is the lifespan of a natural gas water heater?

8 to 12 years
The type of water heater and where you are located: While many say 8 to 12 years is the expected life for a standard gas-powered water heater, this range can change and be very dependent on where you are located. The level of sediment in your tank affects the lifespan of your water heater.

When should I replace my natural gas water heater?

If your tank water heater is more than 10 years old, it may be time to consider replacing it. With proper maintenance, a tank water heater tank should last six to 12 years. A tankless water heater can last for more than 20 years. Check your water heater’s warranty for the most accurate timelines.

How long does a whirlpool gas water heater last?

Whirlpool offers a large selection of FLAME LOCK® gas water heater models from our innovative high efficiency designs to our standard energy-efficient units for natural gas. Models are available in 6, 9, and 12-year warranties and a variety of gallon capacities.

What kind of water heater does Whirlpool use?

Whirlpool offers a selection of FLAME LOCK® Liquid Propane Gas water heaters. Models are available with a 6-year warranty and a variety of gallon capacities.

How to tell the age of a whirlpool water heater?

Whirlpool water heaters are manufactured by Craftmaster, and their coding system is that the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture. So the serial number of the water heater data plate in the photo below (circled in red) indicates that the water heater was manufactured in 2005.

Is the Whirlpool propane water heater Energy Star rated?

When it comes to Whirlpool, safety is always first. Both gas and propane heaters include a number of features designed to make your water heater as safe as possible. They are also low-NOx or extra low-NOx rated with some achieving an ENERGY STAR rating as well. Your model may include such features as:

Whirlpool offers a selection of FLAME LOCK® Liquid Propane Gas water heaters. Models are available with a 6-year warranty and a variety of gallon capacities.

Is the Whirlpool natural gas water heater inoperative?

I had a Whirlpool Natural Gas Water Heater professionally installed on 2-27-2107. This unit came with a Honeywell controller and thermopile assembly. Today is 05-18-2019 and the unit is not inoperative. The pilot is lit but the burner won’t light.