How do I remove the anode rod from my Rheem water heater?

Remove the plastic cap to expose the anode rod. If it’s not clearly visible down to the tank shell, take a flat blade screwdriver and carefully remove the insulation and expose the anode rod head. Using a 1 and 1/16th-inch socket, remove the anode rod by turning it counterclockwise.Click to see full answer. Just so, where is the anode rod located on a Rheem water heater?The anode rod in your Rheem water heater is located on top of your tank. 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.Additionally, how much does it cost to replace a water heater anode rod? If a tank lasts ten years and costs $800 to install, that’s $80 per year. Most tanks come with one anode, which, in most waters will last four years before needing replacement. Say you do charge $100 to replace the rod. Also question is, when should I change the anode rod in my water heater? When the rod itself becomes so corroded that it can no longer do its job, the tank soon rusts out, leaks and needs replacement. However, if you replace your water heater anode rod before it fails, about every five years, you can double the life of your water heater.Can anode rod causing rotten egg smell?If the anode rod isn’t corroded, the hot water’s sulfur smell could be due to sulfur bacteria growth. Sulfur bacteria occurs naturally in the water supply and can breed in the water heater, causing an increase in hydrogen sulfide gas.

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