We often do not think about our Big Bear Lake water heaters until something goes wrong with them and they need to be repaired. Most of us do not even do anything about them even when they do need repairs as that often ends up in a replacement.
Repairs and maintenance can preserve a water tank as most last about 15 years and that’s it. They clunk out without warning in most cases. This is why plumbing experts are there to help save your water tank from needing to be replaced.