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Replace the water heater anode rod
Replace the anode rod of the water heater to fix the swampy smell and black water.
Items Needed
3/4“ plugFlexible aluminum anode rod1 1/16-inch deep socket
Instructions
- Remove the old anode rod by closing the water supply, draining off several gallons, then unscrew the old rod with the socket, ratchet, and a breaker bar. You might have to have another person bear hug the water heater.
- Attach plumbers tape to the new rod and insert it into the hole. Be careful not to cross-thread. Hand tighten only.