What Is a Water Heater Anode Rod and How Does It Work? Anode rods are a long metal rod, usually made from magnesium, aluminum ...

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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 ...

Q Why, when we are gone for several days and not using hot water, does a gray-purple fine sediment discolor the hot water? The less water used, the darker it gets. One salesman told us that we needed ...

In the latest Home Zone, we're delving deeper into water tank maintenance with a focus on the unsung hero of your water heater system, the anode rod. In the latest Home Zone, we're delving deeper into ...