Joined: 06-23-2007 Posts: 39,336
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MACS wrote:That's why I replaced mine when I did, 20 years old... it was time. And replaced the water heater before it started leaking, it was almost 22! It's always a tough thing. Have it crap the bed when it's inconvenient, or get ahead of it and feel like you spent money you didn't need to... We have been here since it was built 24 years ago and I did the exact same thing with the a/c unit, roof, exterior paint x 3, water heater, pool equipment, and the like over the last seven or so years for the exact same reason. It's all better quality than what we got from the builder, so now the house is easily set for 20+ years. It keeps both the value and desirability of your house greater for re-sale too. Not to mention this is most people's largest and often sole asset...
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