Speaking of water heaters, does one really have to replace the water heater

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anode rod in the water heater. What if you are on city water? Have to admit I'm clueless about having to do this.....

Posted: 02/09/2026 at 01:00 PM ET

Speaking of water heaters, does one really have to replace the water heater ◄ -- Hokebury Feb 09, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET

Hokebury • 02/09/26 01:00 PM ET

We were taught that the answer is "yes". Even AI agrees ... -- PhotoHokieNC Feb 09, 2026 at 04:36 PM ET

PhotoHokieNC • 02/09/26 04:36 PM ET

So I tried this last year -- HOKIE Feb 09, 2026 at 02:24 PM ET

HOKIE • 02/09/26 02:24 PM ET

They say you should to extend life. I’m too lazy.** -- Stork Feb 09, 2026 at 02:08 PM ET

Stork • 02/09/26 02:08 PM ET

Only in Marion, VA are water heaters not needed...** -- Tank Feb 09, 2026 at 01:02 PM ET

Tank • 02/09/26 01:02 PM ET

Was out that way a few months back...I'm sure they exist elsewhere, but I -- Tuckahokie Feb 09, 2026 at 03:03 PM ET

Tuckahokie • 02/09/26 03:03 PM ET

Falwell airport in Lynchburg even steeper grade** -- hookie Feb 09, 2026 at 03:23 PM ET

hookie • 02/09/26 03:23 PM ET