Hot Water Heater Rod Replacement

4 use a ratchet wrench and 1 1 16 inch deep socket to unscrew the anode rod from the heater.

Hot water heater rod replacement. Preserve the life of the water heater tank in your rv camper or motorhome by changing out that worn out anode rod with one of our high quality magnesium anode rods. An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced. This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country. 2 partially drain the water heater.

How to replace the anode rod in a gas or electric water heater. 3 locate the anode rod on the water heater. I replaced the anode rod in my water heater and filmed the whole process from start to finish. How do i check my anode rod.

The rod may be under the water heater s sheet metal top or connected to the hot water outlet nipple. When replacing your anode rod it s a good idea to also flush your water heater out to clean out any sediment rust or gel build up accumulated at the bottom of the tank. Item 1023132 model 60066. Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from the water being heated.

Need to hire a plumber. Aluminum zinc anode rod kit the best choice to extending service life of your water heater tank from corroding is replacing water rod. This water heater anode rod makes it simple with everything you need anode rod teflon sealing tape and 1 1 16 chrome finished socket all in one box. In most cases the hexagonal head of the rod is visible on the top of the water heater.

In this video this old house plumbing and heating contractor richard trethewey explains how to change a water heater anode rod. If necessary unscrew and lift off the cover from the top of the heater. You might also consider flushing your water heater out at least once a year as a normal maintenance procedure. If you don t see the hex head check your owner s manual.

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