Don't let your water heater meet with an untimely end due to premature corrosion....
Save it! Have your tank flushed and the sacrificial anode rod replaced - today!
You rely upon a clean, uninterrupted supply of hot water every single day, yet most of us never give our water heater a second thought. Just like some of the most important items you depend on daily, it requires routine maintenance to ensure it performs its best for the longest possible time.
The MAIN reason all water heaters fail is due to corrosion from the inside out. You can put a stop to this unnecessary failure and extend the life of your tank significantly, to at least double or even triple the average life through simple maintenance consisting of two vital steps that are recommended by all manufacturers:
1) Routinely FLUSH the water heater to remove sediment blanketing the tank bottom, &
(Proper flushing and sediment from an 8 year old tank.)
2) Regularly REPLACE the disposable sacrificial anode rod that protects the inner wall.
(A new sacrificial anode at top, to completely worn out at bottom.)
Your sacrificial anode rod protects the inside of your tank from corrosion as it's completely consumed, "sacrificing" itself through an electro-chemical process. For this reason, it requires routine replacement to ensure lasting performance - once its gone, your tank gets eaten away from the inside out! The rod usually lasts about 6 to 10 years, but for best results, should be replaced well before it is totally used up*.
The sediment that blankets the bottom must be removed as it also promotes corrosion of the inside of the tank, and reduces the protective reaction of the sacrificial anode rod wherever the sediment lies. Proper flushing agitates and removes these harmful deposits. This means much more efficient heat transfer to the water (gas models), longer element life (electric models) and cleaner water, as it is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Many owners are unaware of the significant benefits associated with performing proper preventive maintenance on their water heaters. It's a fraction of the cost of tank replacement without the irritating mess or the annoying downtime. It is also environmentally responsible as it means one less unit that must be manufactured from our precious resources - one less unit on the scrap pile!
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE
At replacethatrod, we specialize in water heater preventive maintenance - that's all we do! In fact, the first water heaters we've serviced are all still operating cleanly and efficiently to this very day for between 16 and 21 years!
Our service usually takes between 1 to 2 hours to complete and saves you a great deal of money in the long run. Proper tank flushing and anode rod inspection starts at $109.95, while the complete maintenance service starts at $159.95, consisting of:
1) Flushing the tank by removing the factory drain valve and spraying the inside to agitate and remove up to 95% of the sediment and accumulations within your tank;
2) Removing and replacing your sacrificial anode rod with a brand new unit. We carry a large selection of replacement rods to accommodate most applications,
3) Testing the T&P (temperature and pressure) valve to check for proper operation, and;
4) Confirming the cold water shut-off valve function and cleaning the tank drain valve.
Although more often is best, it is recommend that flushing/inspection be performed every 3 years and/or the complete service be conducted every 6 years at a minimum. Please contact us for a free, no obligation quote for your specific water heater application:
For more information about proper water heater maintenance, we invite you to contact us or peruse through this website. The pictures below illustrate the effectiveness of the sacrificial anode rod. The first picture displays a piece of steel in a jar of water while the next picture shows a piece of steel attached to a sacrificial anode - What a difference!
Our "See It Protect!" page further details this sensational demonstration. We are quite certain the results will surprise you!
* As a rule of thumb, we say:
"When your warranty is up, change your anode rod out!"