Rheem Water Heater Anode Rod Location

High quality magnesium anode rod with plastic lined nipple hot side plastic lined nipple cold side brass 3 4 to 1 adaptor.

Rheem water heater anode rod location.

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. Refer to your water heater s user guide for more information. 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.

Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from the water being heated. Anode rods are the most important line of defense in preventing corrosion and leaks in your water heater. The anode rod in your rheem water heater is located on top of your tank. The anode should be checked and replaced every couple of years.

All pros listed are independent dealer owned. 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. Have a rag handy because there will be some seepage of water around the anode rod s location. 4 5 out of 5 stars 46.

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. An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced. Using a 1 and 1 16th inch socket remove the anode rod by turning it counterclockwise. The anode rod or the sacrificial anode rod is a unique component that helps storage water heaters to prolong their lifespan.

As the anode works the life of the water heater is increased. This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country. 44 aluminum zinc anode rod eau get rid of rotten egg smelling flexible water heater anode rod for ge rheem reliance kenmore water heater including 1 1 16 hex socket tool and teflon upgraded. In stock on october 14 2020.