If you have propane only, you can add an electric conversion. It's just a heater element that replaces your drain.
My gas solenoids were dead and I was looking at getting a new WH. I looked inside the tank and it was in almost perfect conditions, so I added the electric conversion and I LOVE IT!! I was later able to fix the gas valve and now have a combo unit for less than $150 in parts. Even if it was just electric, it would still be awesome to have saved my existing tank. I have yet to run out of hot water when running on the electric.
Jose
