Ao Smith Anode Rod Removal

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Ao smith anode rod removal. For harder water an aluminum anode rod is the best choice for. A nine year has a 84 inch diameter anode. A six year warranty water heater usually comes with a 75 inch diameter anode. Smith reliance state american whirlpool and craftmaster branded hot water heaters up to 50 gallons 4 7 out of 5 stars 55 125 28 125.

Anode rods help prevent corrosion of the hot water heater s glass lined tank. The rod is made from either aluminum or magnesium and. If you experience a rotten egg smell then an upgrade to a zinc anode rod may be a good idea. Sustainability and innovation have been key words throughout the 120 year history of a o.

How to remove an anode rod from an a o. The old rod was near the end of it s life with most of the metal corroded away. Smith knows like no other how to maximize the lifetime and quality of glass lined steel water heating appliances. As the inventor of a patented glass coating process a o.

The most common reason for replacing the anode rod is when it is corroded. 5 people found this helpful. A zinc anode rod however is useful for combating rotten egg smell sulfur that may come from the water. Https goo gl ekohfg segmented aluminum anode rod at amazon.

Camco 11582 3 4 od x 42 aluminum anode rod at amazon. Choosing the right anode rod mainly comes down to the level of hardness in your water. All of the information for this anode rod replacement video is applicable to the following brands. And a 12 year has either a 90 inch anode or a 75 inch hex anode in its own port and a half length 75 inch combo rod in the hot port.

Removal and replacement took less than 30 minutes and a quick flush of the water heater after will hopefully give us hot water for years to come.