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.

Index: Troubleshooting a Tank Type Water Heater

1. Troubleshooting a Water Heater
2. PROBLEM: No Hot Water is Produced
3. PROBLEM: Inadequate Hot Water
4. PROBLEM: Rust Colored Water
5. PROBLEM: Rotten Egg Smell
6. PROBLEM: Low Rumbling or Popping Noise
7. PROBLEM: Higher Pitched Whining (electric water heater)
8. PROBLEM: Water Leak Around Base of Heater