How often does one need to change the anode rod in the hot water tank?
Apologies if this is not the correct spot to post. I have a 8 year old water tank and I bought this house 6 months ago. Last week, I opened the drain valve trying to clear the sediments and the water that came out was absolutely clear other than very few white particles (implying that the water is not that hard in my area?).
This was a rental tank until now so I doubt previous owners have done any kind of maintenance on it. The tank still looks and works like brand new.
Now I have a few questions about the anode rod that I am considering replacing.
This was a rental tank until now so I doubt previous owners have done any kind of maintenance on it. The tank still looks and works like brand new.
Now I have a few questions about the anode rod that I am considering replacing.
- Does the anode rod corrode for sure over time (even if the water is good)? Is there an easier way to check for it?
- How often does one need to change the anode rod?
- How hard is it to open it? I read some places that it is extremely tight and very hard to open.
- I don't have a lot of clearance on the top of the tank (40 inches give or take). How do I circumvent it? I couldn't find the folding anode rods anywhere.
- Since there was no maintenance done in the past 8 years, is it even worth it to try and change the anode rod?