Pipe corrosion on water heater

[Biff215]

Hi-

My house and water heater are now about 9 years old. Never had an issue, other than corrosion on the water pipes, particularly on the hot side. I had the builder come out and address it a year or two after buying the house, but it has returned. Am I looking at a repair or a replacement at this point? This is beyond my level of comfortableness, so I will be calling a plumber either way. Just want to be prepared for the next step.

Thanks!

Brian

 

[TomFOhio]

He should be able to take that nipple out and clean it up and put it back together properly.

 

[Mr_David]

Doesn't look to bad. I've seen worse that have lasted for several yrs with out any problems.
Average life of WH is 8 to 10 yrs. I've seen a lot of them last 12 to 20 yrs.
if it's in a room that's no going to cause damage if it does leak like a garage then wait until it does.
But to be safe time is ripe to go ahead and have it replaced.
Then again I seen new heaters leak as well.
Mine will get changed when I come home and find water running out of my garage.