By keeping up with ongoing water heater maintenance, you can reduce the risk of costly problems and extend the life of your home’s water heater. While some water heaters can last for 11-20 years, there does come a point where you will need to decide between hot water heater repair or replacement. At Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Bergen County, we offer water heater maintenance, repair, and replacement, and we will always be upfront about whether it’s more cost-effective to repair or replace your hot water heater.