Can T Remove Anode Rod From Water Heater

Gas water heater about 2 years old.

Can t remove anode rod from water heater.

I ve got a ge 40 gal. It s time for a new water heater if you see rusty flakes not just orange water which can come from corroded pipes or well water. How to remove an anode rod from an a o. Drain some water from the tank to check for rust.

To loosen the rod you ll need an air compressor a 1 2 in drive impact wrench and a 1 1 16 in. You have certainly given it the effort to remove that stubborn anode rod. Remove a seized hot water anode rod with a strap and block to prevent the tank from rotating. Of course that means the insulation is thinner on the right front than the left rear you can t extract the anode rod and the inlet outlet nipples rub against the top cover but so what.

With a water heater that sounds like it is over 20 years old it might make sense to simply replace it. Since many old rods are difficult to remove having the extra weight in the tank will prevent the entire water heater from rotating as you attempt to loosen the rod. If you have a side mounted anode rod you ll need to drain more. Smith water heater 1.

Turn off the gas to the hot water heater or turn off the breaker at the main electrical panel for electric water. More intensive effort could very well damage the unit. Remove a seized hot water anode rod with a strap and block to prevent the tank from rotating. Shut off the cold water supply to the tank.

If your water heater doesn t have a separate hole for your anode rod it is most likely attached to the hot water outlet. How do i know when to change mine. Offset tank 2003. Problem is that i can t get enough torque to turn the rod out of there even with a breaker bar and extension pipe and a lot of cussing.

This is typically located just above the water heater and is marked as. If the water is clean remove the rod to check its condition.