Quote Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh View Post
Average life of a water heater in the Denver metro area is 12-15 years. FYI.
I might agree that the average of water heaters made before about 2000 was 12-15 years. Those made after have been utilizing more recycled steel and so are therefore more susceptible to corrosion. Anode rod consumption rates have increased in the last decade as well due to many factors. Mid-grade water heaters are probably in the 9 to 10 year range in CO now.