Unless you're a plumber you might not know what an anode rod is. You might have heard that it has something to do with your water heater, but that could be it. In this video, we’re going to answer that question. We’ll also go over some maintenance for your anode rod.
An anode rod is a sacrificial metal rod that sits inside your water heater. It’s there to protect it from the minerals and other corrosive things in your water. These minerals can damage the metal tank of your water heater over time. Your anode rod attracts those minerals and breaks down instead of the tank.
Without the anode rod, or if your anode rod gets eaten away too much, the minerals will go back to attacking the tank. That makes it important to check your anode rod to see if you need to replace it. If minerals have eaten away 6 inches from either end, many manufacturers say that it’s time to do so.
Your anode rod has to sit in the water and deteriorate over time. That means you’ll need to take it out to check it and replace it when it fails. We go over how to do that in the video. But while it’s working, it can drastically increase the lifespan of your water heater.
If you want some help checking your anode rod, Any Hour Services is always available. One of our licensed plumbers can see where it’s at and let you know the options available. You can give us a call or schedule an appointment online.
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