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Leading manufacturer Bradford White Water Heaters offers expert guidance for determining whether to continue maintenance or install a new unit

AMBLER, Pa. , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products, offers guidance for homeowners who want to know whether they should replace or repair their home water heater.

The unexpected failure of an aging water heater can pose a major inconvenience for homeowners in addition to the costs of emergency plumbing service and a replacement unit. With proper maintenance, however, many older water heaters can safely provide efficient, cost-effective performance that outweighs the costs of replacement.

In general, homeowners struggle to calculate how the up-front cost of a new water heater compares to continued maintenance on an older unit.

"Most homeowners will eventually encounter a situation where they have to decide between continuing to maintain an older water heater and simply installing a new unit," said Dustin Bowerman , senior director – field services for Bradford White Water Heaters. "Unfortunately, there's not a simple formula. But there are some basic principles that can help homeowners find a solution that minimizes the risk of unexpected equipment failure associated with aging units but also ensures they're getting efficiency, performance, and value from their home's water heater."

Some factors Bowerman recommends homeowners keep in mind when considering whether to repair or replace a water heater include:

Additionally, Bowerman recommends homeowners ask themselves a series of questions before deciding to replace a water heater:

"Every water heater will need to be replaced at some point," Bowerman said. "But most sudden breakdowns are preventable. If you're scheduling regular maintenance, using the heater appropriately, and it's within the reasonably expected lifetime of the unit, a modest investment in fixing it may be a better value than incurring replacement costs."

For more information and resources about when and why homeowners should replace their water heaters and where to find professional and financial assistance, visit https://www.bradfordwhite.com/is-it-time-to-replace-your-water-heater.

About Bradford White Water Heaters Bradford White Water Heaters is a full-line manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage products. The company maintains headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania , and has manufacturing facilities in Middleville, Michigan ; Niles, Michigan ; and Rochester, New Hampshire ; and distribution and training centers in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada . For more information, visit www.bradfordwhite.com.

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