Replacing Anode Rod In Gas Hot Water Heater

This anode is installed inside the pipe and can be difficult to reach often involving the removal and breakage of the pipe and the unscrewing of the hot water pipe nipple section.

Replacing anode rod in gas hot water heater.

If necessary unscrew and lift off the cover from the top of the heater. 5 if the anode rod won t. Item 1023132 model 60066. Most anodes are at the top of the heater attached by a hex head screw.

During the reaction the. Some water heaters have an anode attached to the hot water outlet. Anode rods help prevent corrosion of the hot water heater s glass lined tank. 4 use a ratchet wrench and 1 1 16 inch deep socket to unscrew the anode rod from the heater.

A few newer plastic lined tanks have no anode rods to replace before you get started close the shutoff valve turn on the hot water at a faucet to relieve pressure and turn off the electricity or gas to the heater. The rod is made from either aluminum or magnesium and it reacts with minerals in water. This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country. 1 turn off water and fuel supply gas or electricity to water heater.

Eastman water heater anode rod water heater anode rod. Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from the water being heated. The rod may be under the water heater s sheet metal top or connected to the hot water outlet nipple. As water flows through the filter hard water minerals form inactive scale crystals which flow through the water heater without sticking to the heat exchanger.

In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to remove the anode rod to check the corrosi. For gas heaters you should turn off the gas supply. How do i replace an anode rod. An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced.

First turn the power off to the water heater at the circuit breaker. This system does not add chemicals to the water or require electricity. 3 locate the anode rod on the water heater. Close the shut off valve at the cold water inlet line.

2 partially drain the water heater.