Water heaters offer hot running water at the turn of a faucet. But, a water heater can only take so many hot showers, warm baths, and steamy dishwasher cycles before it needs to be replaced.

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The cost to replace your water heater ranges from several hundred to thousands of dollars. Learn when to replace the appliance and how much you can expect to pay.