We Took Apart a 1985 Water Heater...You Won't Believe What's Inside!

This Ruud water heater was installed in 1985—and it lasted decades. Today, we tear it completely apart to see why old water heaters survived so long. In this video, we break down a vintage Ruud water heater from 1985, cutting it open and examining the tank, insulation, burner assembly, and internal components. Old-school plumbing equipment was built very differently, and this teardown shows exactly what changed—and what was lost over the years. Whether you’re a plumber, HVAC tech, DIYer, or just love seeing how things were made “back then,” this teardown is packed with insight and surprises. 💬 Comment below: Do you think old water heaters were built better than today’s? 👍 Like & subscribe for more plumbing teardowns and real-world equipment breakdowns. #WaterHeater #Plumbing #Teardown #VintageEngineering #TheyDontMakeThemLikeThis #Satisfying #OddlySatisfying #Mechanical #Construction #Ruud #OldSchoolPlumbing #WaterHeaterTeardown #PlumberLife #bluecollar