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Years ago, I had a Rheem, commercial, 75 gal. electric heater that lasted 17 years. When I realized it's age and started thinking about it is when it developed a leak & had to be replaced. All the prior advice is very good. If you replace it, you might think about a tankless water heater, which is a lot smaller, maybe can be relocated to a better place, and will supposedly last up to 20 years. Mine in my house are 13 years old right now and don't give any indication of problems. You might convert to gas with a tankless, because the electric ones draw a lot of amps.
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Marv Evans
'69 911E
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