Speaking of water heaters, does one really have to replace the water heater
anode rod in the water heater. What if you are on city water? Have to admit I'm clueless about having to do this.....
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5mo
Inspection Frequency:
Inspect the anode rod every 3 to 5 years.
Replace it if it shows significant corrosion:
Signs of a Bad Anode Rod
Visible Corrosion: If more than 6 inches of the core wire is exposed.
Thickness: If the rod is less than 1/2 inch thick.
Rusty Water: If you notice rusty or discolored water.
Odor: A sulfuric smell in hot water can indicate a failing anode rod.
** Edited by PhotoHokieNC at 2/9/2026, 4:36:34 PM
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5mo
But I could not break it loose even with a breaker bar. I had a plumber out for a different job and asked them to do it but they couldn’t either.
I did start draining the tank annually to flush out the sediment. Never did that the past 20 years.
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5mo
have never seen an Airport with a sloping runway like Mountain Empire
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