We’re willing to bet that the only time you’ve really ever thought about your water heater is when you needed a plumber to do some water heater repair for you or when you had to replace it. Here are some fun facts you may not know about your water heater

• The average household spends between $400-$600 on water heating every year
• The average household uses 64 gallons of water a day
• There are five types of water heaters: storage, tankless, heat pump, solar, and tankless coil and indirect
• The most expensive type of water heater is the solar water heater, but it will last about 20 years!
• Storage, heat pump, and tankless coil and indirect water heaters all have a life expectancy of 10-15 years
• About 27 million Americans have a water heater that is more than 10 years old
• Regular maintenance can extend the life of your water heater and maximize efficiency

Check back with us next week for more Water Heater Wednesday! In the meantime, if you need a plumber to do water heater repair, call Masterflo Plumbing!