The anode rod sacrifices itself to protect the water heater's tank from the corrosion. The rod's condition tells the tank's future.
The rod
The anode rod hangs in the tank and attracts the corrosion. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the rod is the sacrifice.
The protection
The rod corrodes instead of the tank's steel walls. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the protection is the rod.
The check
The rod gets the inspection every few years. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the check is the routine.
The replace
A worn rod gets the replacement to continue the protection. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the swap is the fix.
The water
The hard and the mineral-rich water wears the rod faster. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the water is the factor.
The tank
A healthy rod means the longer tank life. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Bothell, the rod is the life.
The call
Check the anode rod. Call 888-217-3585 and Bothell Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Bothell pro for the service.
Plumbing in Bothell: what to know
In Bothell, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kitsap County — from Kenmore, Woodinville and Brier to ZIP codes like 98011, 98021, 98028 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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