Comments on: How to Change the Anode Rod in your Water Heater http://411plumb.com/how-to-change-the-anode-rod-in-your-water-heater Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:30:28 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Redwood http://411plumb.com/how-to-change-the-anode-rod-in-your-water-heater/comment-page-1#comment-430 Redwood Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:34:09 +0000 http://411plumb.com/?p=180#comment-430 Hi Greg, You are correct the water heater tank does not have to be completely drained to change the anode rod. I included steps to take to flush the water heater which is a good idea to include as part of the job. A buildup of minerals at the bottom of the tank can inhibit the transfer of heat from the burner to the water and contribute to the early failure of the tank. No there are no additional things I can think of other than the steps to take turning your water heater back on after completion of the work. Follow the instructions on your water heater for relighting the burner. Thanks for visiting 411Plumb, Redwood Hi Greg,
You are correct the water heater tank does not have to be completely drained to change the anode rod.
I included steps to take to flush the water heater which is a good idea to include as part of the job.
A buildup of minerals at the bottom of the tank can inhibit the transfer of heat from the burner to the water and contribute to the early failure of the tank.

No there are no additional things I can think of other than the steps to take turning your water heater back on after completion of the work. Follow the instructions on your water heater for relighting the burner.

Thanks for visiting 411Plumb,
Redwood

]]> By: Greg http://411plumb.com/how-to-change-the-anode-rod-in-your-water-heater/comment-page-1#comment-429 Greg Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:55:01 +0000 http://411plumb.com/?p=180#comment-429 Q1- Others have told me it is not necessary to empty the entire water tank when replacing the Anode, is that not true? Q2- My tank is ran by propane, are there additional things I need to do other than your above instructions? Thanks! Q1- Others have told me it is not necessary to empty the entire water tank when replacing the Anode, is that not true?

Q2- My tank is ran by propane, are there additional things I need to do other than your above instructions?

Thanks!

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