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[@leveljoe]

I just burned the shit out of myself doing this. Hint: Turn the water off first.

[@Jugc0006]

Ahhh soo funny, hope your joking.

[@flyyyjr]

“…..🤣😂🤣😂, as we must all go through them, they are vitally necessary….LESSONS LEARNED”!!! G-MOMMIE

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

Hint: Some people are stupid

[@kishaelgarcia7286]

watwr heater?! hot?! for real.common sense 😂😂😂but hope you ok

[@kenchilton1319]

Daa why wouldn't you think of that first. If you don't shut the water off don't you think that it's spray out.😵‍💫

[@chillchopapa3275]

As a plumber, you forgot one very important step turn off the water before you do so, there should be a shutoff valve on the cold side of the heater also in some houses the anode rod won’t come all the way out because it will hit the ceiling it’s almost as tall as the heater so make sure you have room to pull it out before doing this if you don’t just grind it off and don’t let the other half fall in hopefully this helps!

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Yes, that’s another video my friend. My intent was to show where abs what saves your water heater. Will post a how to remove vid step by step. Great feedback 👍

[@wilowilo9462]

My heated has cold and hot pipes I don’t have a screw do you know which pipes has my rod

[@EricMatson-ru7jj]

@@TwinHomeExperts If to long and you have to cut it off you have to cut the new one off too to get it in also So does this makes it loose some efficiency

[@SunshineStateofMind1981]

It did, help.

[@Roger_Ramjet]

​@@TwinHomeExperts don't bother

[@mikezeke7041]

“Don’t have to drain water heater” Homeowners taking it out under pressure 😄

[@CheezeCracker]

Guess they never saw that one MythBusters episode

[@presouz5]

Ugh

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

You can water lock the heater to remove certain components.

[@mikezeke7041]

@@kharnthebetrayer1575 not if you don’t know to turn it off 😁

[@kharnthebetrayer1575]

@@mikezeke7041 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Sold my house after 19 years. Never changed the anode rod. The water heater was still working fine.

[@mikeaprb]

Make sure you turn the water off first👍

[@shawsie5780]

Commonsense prevails

[@AllRandomized]

@@shawsie5780 Common sense isn’t common anymore

[@jimmysapien9961]

Exactly

[@skully70]

Common sense is built on experience. Be patient with those who don't have it.

[@SB-to2jp]

Shit I was going to ask do you have to shut water off. What about the electric?

[@elizabethlove3246]

This dude gives new meaning to enthusiast

[@JM-lk6wo]

I don't know about that. His semi-whispery voice was giving me visions of creepy Biden...

[@Witch-Locked]

Don’t forget to turn the water off and drain off the pressure lol. And if you know the make-up of your water, you can get anode rods better equipped for whatever is in your water.

[@bunburner4850]

Really magnesium rods cover just about everything besides sulfur.

[@Urbicide]

I called the local city water department & asked them. Menard's had magnesium & aluminum rods. Water department said to use magnesium.

[@justingriffin5895]

Im a 7 year exp plumber and I seen a 22yr old Bradford white that was really well maintained and all we did was flush it and change thermos and elements and it's still kicking a year later

[@aldo-228]

Our 50 gallon Bradford and White lasted 25 years also..so we bought another one..my plumber will only install them.

[@christinamartinez8132]

​@@aldo-228What store did you buy it from? Thanks in advance.

[@hsanguily]

Had no idea. Watched your vid with my wife . All of the sudden i have something to do this saturday .🤭

[@JimDean002]

They're usually screwed in there very solidly and you also want to turn off the water to the heater before you do it so there's no water pressure. Do that and you'll be good to go

[@maryanna395]

Any bad things, new home owner and I'm scared?!

[@Sidfields789]

Take you wife out for a nice lunch and skip the water heater repair.

[@hsanguily]

@@Sidfields789. 🤣👍 . Summer is coming anyway, no need for hot water.👍👍👍

[@Lady-Carmakazi]

Lol

[@ashtondukart8840]

Welp, i know what im doing this weekend. Add that to the list.

[@hairychesticles1]

This dude doesnt know what hes talking about. Replacing the anode rod wont double its lifespan. If your hot water smells like rotten egg then you can tell its going bad and typically on well water you need to worry about the anode. You dont rly need to replace them on town water

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

@@hairychesticles1 That’s bad advice water heater manufacturers say in the manual the anodes should be inspected annually and replaced every 2 to 4 years as needed which is depending on water quality, Also anodes don’t do anything at all if the guy who installed it dropped it and broke the glass liner or didn’t install an expansion tank which causes over expansion of the tank and cracks the liner

[@ashtondukart8840]

I have super hard water, most of my taps that ive replaced were plugged solid. My water softener hardly does anything. Im afraid to see what my water heater looks like.

[@jjpierce6032]

Yeah i know what my wife is doing on Saturday

[@court2379]

​@@hairychesticles1 If the water smells they say to put in an aluminum rod instead of magnesium to fix the issue.

[@jgevans1970]

I love how he makes it look easy to remove it's not in fact it's almost impossible to remove

[@itac0i]

Lol right

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

Lots of practice, also you can use an impact wrench or driver

[@itac0i]

@@JohnSmith-bd2re practice ain't going to help you break a bolt with insane corrosion. Sometimes it's not possible to get these out at all you'll break many tools trying.

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

@@itac0i I’ve never failed to get one out, done it hundreds of times, impact wrench with a full battery never fails

[@forrestkitzmiller5492]

Breaker bar if you don’t have a impact driver

[@richardfoster9499]

When the water starts smelling like rotten eggs 🥚, time to change that rod. When the rod starts breaking down it will give off that kind of smell.

[@DavidSantos-km9dx]

Also when the water heater is too low in temp that smell comes around because of the reverse osmosis

[@jimmysapien9961]

I-thought it was my Chickens.

[@purehitman24]

No, the rod isn't doing that. It's the sulfur in your water that has fouled up the magnesium rod. You need to switch it to an aluminum zinc rod.

[@richardfoster9499]

@@purehitman24 it's the sulfur in the water.

[@purehitman24]

@@richardfoster9499 what? I just said it's from the sulfur.

[@ajantaclash8916]

I'm afraid if I unscrew mine it will fall apart. 😱

[@TwinHomeExperts]

😂😂

[@alexthegreat2323]

Trust me bro it happened to me I just got the head of the rod out 😂😂

[@terencemerritt]

Won’t hurt it if it does fall apart. It’s a sacrificial rod that preserves the steel inside the tank so replace when eroded

[@purehitman24]

If it falls in it's fine. It will break apart, just drain your tank annually. If you don't have enough room to pull it out, use vice grips to keep the rod from falling in and use a hack saw. They make segmented and linked rods for tight spaces.

[@alexthegreat2323]

Wish someone one of told me that before I installed a new water heater 😂😂

[@ScottyDog345]

It's called a sacrificial annode

[@purehitman24]

No it's just anode expert 😂

[@WonderfulHoBo]

Good info and Thank You

[@purehitman24]

@feeshyfeeshy galvanic anode, or sacrificial anode, is the main component of a galvanic cathodic protection system used to protect buried or submerged metal structures from corrosion. They are made from a metal alloy with a more "active" voltage than the metal of the structure. Wikipedia Funny that's the definition, go look at your water heater and what is labeled on the cover for your "anode". Guarantee it doesn't have 2 N's. Why don't you try pasting the url to where it says annode. I'll wait.....

[@thatgreenguy3969]

Lmao. No it's not

[@ScottyDog345]

@@thatgreenguy3969 another know all yank

[@diverdave4056]

And flush out the tank once or twice a year

[@thechasecomplex]

Do you see much sediment in your area? Like I worked on a family members hwh in another town and there was like quite a few gallons capacity diminished because of the yack in the bottom. At our house I only flush when I hit the rod and I don’t have much in there… we service every three years anyway and don’t really see much in there… hardest home maintenance for me seems to be the hvac drain lines… shit backs up like every few years and makes me treat tf out it. Always kicks out a janky slug of brown yuck.

[@JC-up3dj]

I drain a few gallons weekly when downstairs doing laundry.

[@alexstickney156]

Be sure you have enough ceiling height to actually remove it and replace the new one before you start! They make segmented rods for low ceilings. How do I know this? 😖

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

You can also loosen the anode in place, cut the hot and cold while the WH is laying on its side and take it out, reinstall the anode and then reattach the hot and cold It’s not as convenient as a “nunchaku” style but in a pinch it works

[@OnlyDaria7250]

Nah dude!!! Uhhhh

[@cindydanks949]

Yes, you can get into a bigger chore than you planned on.

[@Kinann]

OR you could simply cut it into pieces with a hacksaw as you remove it, being careful not to drop it back into the heater. It's soft metal and easy to cut. THE MORE YOU KNOW.

[@Kinann]

@@JohnSmith-bd2re Why go to so much trouble?? Cut it into pieces as you remove it. Put vice grips on the lower half while cutting so it doesn't fall back into the heater while cutting it.

[@nismomike6236]

Thanks for the tip! Never knew that was there👍

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

You have been living under a rock. But only half of what he says is the truth.

[@shaquille_0atmeal69_]

@@kirbygulbrandsen4507 how you know? Respectfully, prove it🤔😂

[@pulaski1]

Not all water heaters have anode rods. I suspect it depends on the region/ market as I have looked at water heaters in several houses and never found an anode rod.

[@cristianmunoz2480]

@@kirbygulbrandsen4507 idk about his other videos but he's right on this one

[@scotmandel6699]

@@pulaski1 so true 👍

[@JenniferFuchek]

While not required to fully drain, it is recommended to drain a little. Replace with an anode rod that has sections instead of a solid one. Use pipe grease on the threads.

[@mak6371]

Do I have to turn the heater off before doing this?

[@purehitman24]

@@mak6371 yes. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Drain several gallons out. Not much. You'll need the weight 3. Find the rod. You'll need a breaker bar and probably another person to hold the tank. You might even have to ratchet strap the tank using a block to the wall. You can use an impact gun but I wouldn't recommend it unless you know how to use an impact.

[@homesteadhaven2010]

@@purehitman24 power for what. My water heater has no power at all. I have a Rheem water heater. I drain my heater every year fully. Never had to replace the rod. Been over 5 years now still looks new. I do have well water with a 5 stage filtertation system...

[@purehitman24]

@@homesteadhaven2010 it should be oil, electric, or gas powered.

[@purehitman24]

@@homesteadhaven2010 how would you water heater have no power? It has to heat the water up. Anode rod is every 3 to 5 years and can last longer just depending on the quality of your raw water feeding the home. Every house will be different, even city sources depending on their distance from their treatment facility.

[@alexandersinclair6062]

You know he knows what he's talking about because: He calls it a WATER HEATER, not a HOT Water Heater 😌

[@nicklikesradio]

My dad, a master plumber, hates that! 🤣 He always says "if your water is already hot, why the hell do you need to heat it?!"

[@BasikVids_4_Life]

It's a water heater, hot water doesn't need to be heated.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

I've always called it a hot water tank. Same damn diff. It stores it more often than it's heating it.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

@@matthewbeaver5026 tanks for clarifying........

[@user-ty2uz4gb7v]

It's a thermally elevating hot water H20 heater

[@georgeboyer8158]

Uncle Creepy the plumber. Every family has one.

[@my2centz196]

I've only changed them about every 10yrs. I also flushed my water heater yearly because I had well water which was harsh. Usually I tried to do it more often but still.

[@justingriffin5895]

Yus fr read my comment

[@my2centz196]

@@justingriffin5895 sorry I don't understand. I reread my comment and I guess I should had said I tried to flush it more often then yearly and did sometimes but usually I'd just flush it in the spring time because I had a lot of minerals. I typically replaced the rod probably every 10yrs just to be safe. Many years ago we used to cut them off about 3 or 4 inches if the water had a lot of software because it would stink and that would solve the problem for the smell anyway lol. Now days you can buy them made of different materials and replace them and not risk damaging the heaters prematurely. I guess it's something with the magnesium and aluminum that makes it smell so much worse but I can't remember. We used to call them anal rods also. I know removing them does shorten the life of the heater which we always made the clients aware of but if you smelled that water then you would understand lol. Regardless I've seen water heaters last 20 plus years without replacing the rod but well water can sometimes be pretty harsh and destroy heaters, and copper pipe prematurely so I just replaced mine as preventative maintenance. They usually would look pretty bad when I replaced them but still fully intact. I did it because I could and figured why not but I think for most cases every couple years is excessive.

[@JohnSmith-kr7xd]

*I would do it sooner than that. Once the rod is gone the valves on the house are the first to go because they'll rust right away in some water types.*

[@my2centz196]

@@JohnSmith-kr7xd I've never seen the valves fail but the water combined with the heat can corrode the heater and cause it to fail. I suppose I have seen gate valves fail but the rubber doesn't hold up well under any conditions. I personally hate gate values and have no idea why anyone would use them but I see they still sell them. I replaced them all in every home I've had before they've failed. Better to fix that problem as soon as possible. I also replace them when possible on any job. Even if I'm just setting a vanity or toilet on a reconstruction job I replace the stops with ball valves. I have on rare occasions ran into defective ball valves but few and far between. I've maybe seen 5 in 30 years lol. As far as the rods of my own personal water heater even after 10 years it's had more then enough left to do its intended job however you're definitely correct that some water can be pretty harsh. I've seen copper pipe so thin from acidic water that you could squeeze it between your fingers. I personally like pex because it's more durable especially in cold weather. My last home the water heater lasted quite a while. My new house is on town water and I will probably check it after 5 years to see how it's holding up against the chlorine. I imagine water being to basic can also be a problem but I'll have to wait and find out. I know chlorine and iron doesn't agree so well anyway. As for customers the only calls I get for water heaters are obviously elements or thermostats, replacing them all together, or on rare occasions sulfer smell. Used to cut the rod down to 4 inches for that but now we replace it with a fancy new electric rod. Well water does not typically have chlorine issues except on the occasional well shock which most people rarely or ever do so. At least if they do they typically do it themselves lol.

[@purehitman24]

@@my2centz196 the chlorine will oxidize the iron, get yourself a whole home sediment filter and you will be just fine. If you don't want the chlorine in the house then a whole home carbon filter will fix that.

[@glennjennings1294]

That is very true. It’s also important what rod you use. If you have hard water use an aluminum oxide rod. The different water qualities via minerals and byproducts react to some rods better than others..

[@michaelnelson7572]

Some anode rods are built onto the hot water dielectric nipple, also depending on the rod or water condition, it doesn't deteriorate instead becomes a fat stick of corrosion that is difficult to remove and leaves a lot corrosion crap in the tank

[@skully70]

Also yearly: flush unit via the drain. Clear any sitting mud.

[@joshrothchild8855]

Thanks for the tip now my house is flooded

[@busybee2708]

thank you for sharing..I didn't know so I shared this video to my Facebook feed..

[@shonuff6221]

Thanks Bud... Now I'm getting a new water heater

[@CitEnthusiast]

Excellent, but it is important to tell some people to turn off the water first, as noted in the comments of people getting wet. I've done this for more than a decade, my 22+ year old water heater is still going strong! Inspect the anode annually and measure the diameter and note that on a tag on the heater, that way you have a record and can calculate approximately how quickly it is eroding. Also, when you put it back in the heater use teflon plumber's tape to ensure a good seal.

[@christianperea7441]

Thank you amigo

[@michaelh2376]

Excellent! Amazing tip

[@newthesis9480]

1. Shut off the water first, and turn the water heater all the way down to its lowest setting, and let it cool to avoid burning yourself. 2. Your ceiling may not be tall enough to remove the rod, as it is quite long. In this case, after you have shut off the water, turn off the water heater and allow it to cool down. Then drain the water heater. With the water heater drained, you can then disconnect the water supply, and tilt the water heater at an angle, and then remove the rod. 3. With the rod replaced, this is now a good time to really clean out the water heater, especially if you have hard water. They sell a product called a turbo tank cleaner for around $60 that you hook up to a drill and a water hose, that will agitate the sediment at the bottom of your water heater, and allow you to flush it out.

[@richardcranium9663]

I just think the 90s club music in the background was an intresting choice to play while telling me about my water heater rod.

[@MyChannelJZ]

I call it “the sacrificial rod”. Like men and women out there… sacrifices are made for the greater good. Don’t mind me!! I just got my wisdom tooth pulled.

[@HandymanSam]

Well, since they only pulled my bottom ones out, I guess I’m a half-wit.

[@LazzarrusLong]

*sacrificial tooth

[@mightyfraserriver977]

All four out few years back, so happy after. They came out nice and easy too.

[@nicklikesradio]

@@HandymanSam 😂🤣

[@piehamcake1]

I haven’t changed anything in my water heater for over 20 years 😳

[@michaellupo3480]

Youll be fine. Water heaters only supposed to last 10 to 12 years. Just flush it if you want to do anything to it. Anode rods arent even worth it cause if you got a good enough tank. It should last past its lifespan

[@jayhockley8841]

Yeah my water heater is so old whenever I walk past it in the basement , I give it a friendly pat and say " Just hang in there a few more years , buddy " lol

[@macker0077]

@@michaellupo3480 Depends on your water quality. If you have hard water, your anode rod will need to be replaced every 2-3 yrs. or your tank will corrode and fail. You can also buy plastic tanks so an Anode Rod isn't required....which is what we did.

[@billingtonjr15]

Leave the water on to flush it out and create aquarium in basement, and unplug sump pump, and cover drains as well with plastic. I saw bob villa do this so you know it’s good!

[@mattuf22]

My water heater is 40 years old and still going. Never changed that. Im a little late on the every 3-5 years

[@CleoCoal]

That thing is almost 4ft long, I live in a mobile home I'd have to remove the whole thing to get it out.

[@bustex1]

You cut it as you remove it….

[@CleoCoal]

Ok that takes care of removal but you will still have to remove the whole thing to install the new one.

[@bustex1]

@@CleoCoal No you dont. You buy a segmented one that is designed specifically for this very issue.

[@CleoCoal]

Ok I didn't know that even existed. Thanks I'll check it out.

[@bustex1]

@@CleoCoal you’re welcome. I found out about them within the last year myself. Replaced mine that wasn’t touched in 6 years from Milwaukee city water. It was in great condition but did it anyways since I had it out.

[@PlumberWRX]

These can be so tight you have to hold back on the water heater or you'll rip it out

[@richardordonez8331]

Use pneumatic impact wrench and the heater won't shift

[@Grumpycat95]

Rest in piece those who mounted their boilers 20 cm beneath the ceiling

[@ebunny1970]

Great advice, thank you.

[@bradenhenderson4994]

Thanks

[@shawnjackson5623]

Awesome tip, I had no idea.

[@ccjohncc1]

Thanks my WH just turned 3 so I'm doing this!

[@namenotavailable7365]

This guy creepily floating along the aisle at Home Depot must be a warlock.

[@elicallaway342]

Ours is 22 years old never had ANY maintenance. Not going to touch it now. Think this plumber is counting on people breaking there water heater and calling the plumber.

[@watercarepro9610]

You can't break the water heater by removing the anode rod.

[@leonardarch3092]

yeah ok.. do it once after 6 years. flush your tank every two years.

[@JohnSmith-bd2re]

All water heater manufacturers require annual maintenance, You should flush and inspect every year and replace every 2 to 4 years or as needed, It really depends on water quality, I’ve seen anode rods 5 years old that have never been replaced and they’re like brand new on the other hand I’ve seen them only a year old and completely disintegrated down to the wire

[@rhombo323]

Depends on your hardness level. In Phoenix it's recommended to flush once a year, replace anode every 3 years. Elements every 2 years.

[@rickdawson4507]

My water heater is going on 36 years and I have never replaced ANYTHING. I have been a Licensed PLUMBER for the past 46 years. They just made them better back then and the water has a lot to do with it too. I also installed a convection system on my Water Heater too.

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Note: There are 2 DIFFERENT anode rods. You use a different one if you run well water.

[@court2379]

Depends on your water. The magnesium ones protect the tank better, but in some water makes a smell. If it smells use the aluminum one.

[@deadslideio7195]

$1,500 to install.. you need a new plumber buddy.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Yep! Don’t think you realize that some install require significant upgrades to do it right.

[@scotmandel6699]

@@TwinHomeExperts LOL 😆 significant upgrades?????

[@balla2828]

This is just the dumbest thing I heard. “$1500 to install 😂😂😂”

[@erikkarling2176]

Here in Seattle, it costs $3200 - $3500 + tax on parts and labor to install a new water heater. Plumbing labor is really expensive.

[@balla2828]

@@erikkarling2176 do you mean constructing a new water heater location and running new lines??? Because there is absolutely no way JUST installing a water heater costs that much.

[@JenniferFuchek]

If yours hasn't been changed (like probably EVER because a lot of people don't mess with them) I wouldn't recommend doing it. You may cause more harm than good!

[@watercarepro9610]

You can't cause any harm by removing the anode rod, even if the rod has deteriorated, after all it is meant to be sacrificed, especially if you have hard water.

[@JenniferFuchek]

@@watercarepro9610 no, technically you're right. However, to change the rod requires draining the tank down slightly. By doing so on a neglected tank, you're messing with seals and stirring up sediment. You're more likely to have a leak by changing the anode rod after 10-12 years versus doing it every ~3 years to begin with.

[@magenlin]

@@JenniferFuchek you're amazing

[@Sidfields789]

@@JenniferFuchek Thank you for giving a common sense answer. Sometimes it's best to leave well enough alone.

[@sinbolasdemon]

Also remember to measure the space above your water heater to see if you are able to remove n replace the rod.

[@lycossurfer8851]

Yeah, that part. Unless you have a 10' + ceiling in your basement this may not work

[@StephenBrewer89]

For those wondering how these work, that is basically a sacrificial metal rod (not sure what material) and it corrodes and degrades to save the liner of your water heater. If you let this go too long, your liner will corrode.

[@DougPoker]

Standard rods are made of magnesium, for well water you need either aluminum or an alloy rod.

[@StephenBrewer89]

@@DougPoker awesome thank you for the info! These anodes are a very overlooked part of water heater maintenance.

[@patrickcoyne1292]

the sick part is plumbers think they should get 1000 bucks to hook up two water lines. and a wire/gas line 😂

[@KD-hi6hh]

Agreed, I'm a Plumbing Contractor and I only charge $400 labor....

[@Urbicide]

I watched 2 guys install a new hot water heater in a house I was renting. They were in & out in 20 minutes, including loading up the old heater.

[@KD-hi6hh]

@@Urbicide Yes, some are easier than others and with 2 guys it goes a lot faster. However, a typical installation takes about 4 hrs. It takes an hour to go get the materials / load up… another 2 hrs to drain and install the new one, replace the shut off valve (if needed) replace the interior vent assembly, install electrical ground cold to hot to gas, install TPR discharge pipe, water connections, sediment trap and gas connections and earthquake strapping…. Then another hour to load and dispose the old one. It’s a lot of work. If the WH is in an attic or a basement or tight interior cabinet- it can take even longer.

[@dodgeplow]

@@KD-hi6hh mine just charged me $420. That included hauling the units up and down stairs and disposing of the old one.

[@Steve.._.]

​@@KD-hi6hhwhere TF are you working where it takes 4 hours 😂

[@BillyN31]

Depending on your water content, if you do this years after install, you might break that bolt trying to get it off. Then your screwed.

[@StrUpSavage]

I think it’s more likely you’d damage the housing. That’s a big ass bolt it’s not just gonna shear off.

[@ghostkilla931]

Your more likely to hurt your back than break that bolt. Shut up. Don't try to scare people for doing it themselves. Use the knowledge, make your life better. Not scare others.

[@chrisvig123]

Tip: I’ve changed a few of these you’ll probably need an impact gun on that 😮

[@tonythompson9049]

Amen i new it for years used ta save them out of old heaters dam good tip an flush it good twice a year to keep sediment from building up

[@1absolute1]

🤣Good luck removing it,

[@Samlol23_drrich]

Why? Its only been there for 15 years untouched. Shouldn't be an issue.......

[@Merciless_indian_Savage]

Lol I laughed at the breaker bar... that ain't happening use a impact side note if your hot water starts to stink the rod is the root of the problem no need for a new water heater just replace it and flush the tank 🤟

[@MrTreepig]

Only one left…damn I was about to tackle this task but hey!

[@dienekes4364]

I'm going to do this THIS WEEKEND!!! Thank you SO much for this tip!!!

[@grannywindu7]

Cost me $700 to install🥺

[@shawsie5780]

That’s cheap!

[@justingriffin5895]

Should be 275-400 labor most bud

[@richlymann6451]

Saw this on this old house some years back

[@albertaproud7855]

Thanks tips! People like you are why my company is doing so well.

[@rofree2470]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Followed your instructions and one of our water heaters had hardly any anode left, the one we replaced 2 years ago, only had about 1/2 the anode left and the one that died 2 years ago, is still in the garage, NEVER had an anode! It had a place for it, but from factory, never had an anode!

[@joeblow9850]

How do I know which rod to buy that goes back in? Thank you btw 👍

[@Makeitworx]

There are 3 types of rods, magnesium, aluminum and jointed aluminum. The jointed one is literally just so you can get it in. It's almost 4 feet long, and if you don't have head room get that. Magnesium vs aluminum is a corosivity issue. Which if you replace every 3 to 5 years likely won't matter.

[@eviemaddox3038]

@@Makeitworx Jointed magnesium is available as well

[@Sidfields789]

You buy the rod Carew.

[@joeblow9850]

@@Sidfields789 I saw the Rod Stewart but couldn’t find the Carew?

[@joeblow9850]

@@Makeitworx thank you very much. Cheers!! 🍺 👍🏴‍☠️

[@urf808]

Thanks!

[@mR-dc4oq]

Thank you!

[@jesusr.fernandez7671]

Never new that, thank you for the information very helpful.

[@ralph5450]

If your hot water smells like suffer it's there and being eaten away. But that's it's job.

[@Neznisgip]

Good tip. I just replaced Amy water heater that was over 35 years old. It was still heating properly. Made in the USA. They built things to last back then.

[@okiendn2400]

Robin Williams with his daily plumbing tips

[@EileenJoyHappy]

Thank you for showing me how it looks to replace it.

[@pighogboar]

Thank you for calling it a water heater and not a “hot water heater”.

[@brandonhaywood426]

Haha! It's like calling an ATM an ATM machine!

[@phoenixfireclusterbomb]

This is like a grammer Nazi comment. Get over it, ya! Know what they mean.

[@Goooog237]

Thank you Sir!

[@licensetochill79]

You can replace the anode yes. but usually the reason why I tanks fail is because of the sediment calcium buildup on the bottom of the water heater. Because of the sediment you start to heat the metal up more than it should be in order to heat the water. Metal can only take so many heat Cycles before cracks. If the heat transfer is made as equipment is designed to be without sediment the metal can transfer the heat easier and will not overheat the metal trying to heat the water. If you just drain your hot water tank once a year your hot water tank will last you a lot longer. Also every manufacturer design is to only last about 10 years. So you can waste $30 every year which would be $300. Or you can just flush the tank.

[@truth0149]

Turn water off first & then open hot water at sink to relieve pressure then take out rod to replace

[@ldcgalactica2196]

Bro dope af made my tiny water heater work so much better thank you bro ahahahaha easy peasy lemon squeezy

[@cob2486]

How would this make your water heater "work better"?

[@shannondavis6310]

Thank you very much for the tip 😊

[@doranvee5944]

I NEVER KNEW THIS! THANK YOU!!

[@memesblogger2073]

954th view and 118th like love your rat vids there like satisfying.

[@TwinHomeExperts]

Appreciate your feedback! This Saturday at 10 pst we have a good, fun action pack one. Stay tune .

[@ohyeah4365]

My Pepa did this when I bought my house in 2004 .. Same water heater...almost cook you alive still to this day... Good tip... It works..water heater still heats like a champ..

[@micahcaldwell6208]

Thank you sir, I fix all of my moms stuff since my dad passed away so vidyas like this help a poop load.

[@jamesriggs6210]

I did not know about this & am going to look into it now! Thanks!

[@backpages1]

Having talked with the manufacturer about this ( really nice folks), I asked the plumbing company how much they would charge to install it. The plumbing guy said "I've never heard of anyone doing that" (that's a quote!). I'm about to install the 4th anode since the heater was installed. They're 5 year anodes (,you can buy longer), and I install a new one every 4 years. You do the math.

[@mjnari022]

That's dope, good looks 👍🏾👏🏾

[@dubc1210]

I am not gonna lie that was helpful!

[@allenhay4811]

Awesome!!! Thanks for this Video.

[@jilshjs]

Thank u ❤️

[@gravestoner2488]

Wanna know how 50-80psi at 125° feels direct from the source, go ahead and just pull it out like this guy did. Or you can turn the water off, and use the flush drain valve to relieve the pressure 😉

[@RayRay-rk5bd]

I pray to you for more videos every week. Keep them coming.

[@peterzacco4786]

My water heater is 75 years old. Works beautiful. Tragesar all copper and brass.

[@SuperstitionSteppa]

Mans snatched it

[@BoozeManOutdoors]

I keep mine out. Makes my water smell funny. 😅

[@bart1meuz]

Never known a homeowner to do that. They don’t even drain their tanks twice a year. But you’re not wrong.

[@moep.8578]

Gonna buy a house this year. Just subbed to ya thanks!

[@court2379]

He made it look so easy! I had to use a huge breaker bar that thing was so tight.

[@Trendyrapslut]

he's got his commercial advertisement pajamas on

[@BibleExposition2022]

The best method to make it last a long long time is to keep the temperature at 110-120. One of mine lasted 31 years before I changed it even though it was still work. The current one installed 2008 & still good.

[@robertbower3986]

As a plumber I can tell you. He showed a Rheem water heater price. A Rheem is like the Mercedes of water heaters.

[@tarap5618]

Thank you!!

[@vishyandypurandat6208]

Happy you support The Home Depot