It is meant to corrode before the steel tank does.

"I got about 2 cups of white sediment, it’s been a couple years since it was installed." ...

Q: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater’s drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Welcome to this guide on an often overlooked but crucial component of your water heater tank: the anode rod. In my last Home Zone, we discussed the importance of flushing your hot water ...

: Recently, you wrote about replacing a water heater's drain valve. A friend told us that we should also check the anode rod. Is this worth checking? If so, how do we do that? A: An anode rod is a ...

Nearly every building has a water heater. While many are operated by resistance-type heating elements, the majority of them are gas fired. That sheet metal cylinder you see conceals thermal insulation ...

Q. Regarding your recent article, I also have a rotten egg smell in my hot water caused by a new water heater. When I contacted the manufacturer, it mentioned that removing the anode rod would ...

A water heater that stops producing hot water tends to prompt one question from homeowners: how soon can it be replaced. Plumbing professionals in the Twin Cities metro say that instinct skips a step.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: Reddit Just one small, inexpensive part can play a major role in whether a water heater lasts or fails much sooner ...