Now drain the tank, at least partially. Wearing work gloves is recommended for this step since the rod might be hot. You should expect some resistance at first before the worn-out anode gets freed. Install the new anode and restart your water heater by completing the draining process.
Condo association administrator. Rental property owner. Low-rental housing. To prevent the steel in the tank from failing, you should replace your sacrificial anode about once every three to five years, depending upon your hot water tank.
Some tanks have longer warranty periods. Use the life of the warranty as a replacement guide for the anode. If you choose not to replace the sacrificial anode, the tank will keep working, but the steel will corrode and deteriorate.
Tank replacement and a big mess is inevitable. Sacrificial anodes typically screw into the tank, often at the top which makes them easier to replace. Note that sacrificial anode rods are long. Aluminum anodes may be less expensive, but tend to corrode much more readily. Cast-off aluminum can also be a source of noise in the tank. Finally, aluminum may contaminate the water. The hardest part will be the loosening of the hex head.
Pulling an anode rod out is not easy! While the weight of the water in the tank should help, you may need an additional person to help you hold the water heater while you loosen the hex head. Sometimes, two or three people are needed to hold the water heater in place. Do NOT twist the water heater—you could damage things like pipes and fittings. One trick for loosening the bolt is by using leverage. You can use a small metal pipe section to fit over the impact socket to extend the length and gain more leverage.
Sometimes, the anode rod is just too hard to remove. In this case, contact a professional. Once the hex head is loosened, you can pull out the anode rod. If your ceiling is low or you have limited room, you may have to bend the anode rod to remove it. Once you get the anode rod inside, tighten it by hand until you cannot anymore. Do not tighten so hard that the water heater begins to move or twist.
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Sacrificial anode rods come in one of three materials: Magnesium Aluminum Zinc Since water wants to attack the steel-lined water tank and any metal pipes in your home, a more reactive least noble metal is chosen for the sacrificial rod.
Top 10 reasons to replace your anode rod You want to extend the lifespan of your water heater. It will cost you much less to replace the anode rod than your water heater. Water heater pan has started to accumulate water.
Water softeners can accelerate anode rod corrosion. Acidic water can accelerate anode rod corrosion. The water heater makes loud or multiple popping noises when heating up, signaling potential corrosion in your tank lining.
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