Why Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills Homes Run Old Water Heaters
Walk down Broadway near Alamo Heights High School and you will find some of the oldest, most established homes in San Antonio, many still running the original water heater from when the house was last updated. That is longer than most units in this city have any business lasting.
Why These Units Have Outlasted Expectations
Some of it is genuinely good luck, some homes here have had more consistent maintenance over the decades than average. More often, we find these units are running on borrowed time, past the 6 to 8 year lifespan San Antonio’s hard water typically allows, and simply have not failed yet.
What an Aging Unit in an Older Home Looks Like
Homes in Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills built decades ago sometimes have plumbing configurations that predate current code, meaning a replacement here occasionally involves a bit more than a straightforward swap, updating fittings or venting to meet today’s standards along the way.
What We Recommend
If you know your unit has not been replaced in over eight years and you live in this part of San Antonio, an inspection now beats an emergency call later. We would rather tell you your unit still has a couple good years left than have you find out the hard way on a Sunday morning.
Live in Alamo Heights or Terrell Hills? Call (877) 560-1148 for an inspection.
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