Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater

PROBLEM: Rust Colored Water

Sacrificial Anode Rod for Water Heater

Possible Causes

• Corrosion occurring inside glass lined tank
• Sacrificial anode rod is failing (anode rods dissolve slowly to prevent rusting in the tank)

Possible Repairs

• Replace sacrificial anode rod with magnesium anode rod. Anode rods are available from a plumbing supply house.

• Troubleshooting a Water Heater
• PROBLEM: No Hot Water is Produced
• PROBLEM: Inadequate Hot Water
• PROBLEM: Rust Colored Water
• PROBLEM: Rotten Egg Smell
• PROBLEM: Low Rumbling or Popping Noise
• PROBLEM: Higher Pitched Whining (electric water heater)
• PROBLEM: Water Leak Around Base of Heater