Rheem Water Heater Anode Rod Location

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Rheem water heater anode rod location.

For use on all rheem residential models except manufactured housing marathon point of use hybrid heat pump table top condensing gas models tankless or thermal expansion tanks. From the word sacrificial it literally means that the anode rod sacrifices itself by succumbing to rust first before other components of your storage tank. Using a 1 and 1 16th inch socket remove the anode rod by turning it counterclockwise. Free shipping by amazon.

This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country. Have a rag handy because there will be some seepage of water around the anode rod s location. Refer to your water heater s user guide for more information. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute.

More precisely your magnesium or aluminum sacrificial anode is visible through a hexagonal head located in the center of your tank under a plastic cover. The anode rod in your rheem water heater is located on top of your tank. High quality magnesium anode rod with plastic lined nipple hot side plastic lined nipple cold side brass 3 4 to 1 adaptor. In most cases you ll need a cheater bar or length of pipe to apply enough leverage to break the initial seal on the anode rod.

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An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced. These devices work because the metal in the rod is sacrificed so the tank does not corrode. As the anode works the life of the water heater is increased. The anode rod or the sacrificial anode rod is a unique component that helps storage water heaters to prolong their lifespan.