With a water heater that sounds like it is over 20 years old it might make sense to simply replace it.
Can t remove anode from water heater.
How to remove an anode from a hot water heater 1.
My well water gives my hot water the nasty smell so i want to replace the anode rod.
Problem is that i can t get enough torque to turn the rod out of there even with a breaker bar and extension pipe and a lot of cussing.
1 turn off the gas to the hot water heater or turn off the breaker at the.
Replacing the anode rod in a water heater before it fails can slow down corrosion inside the tank and significantly extend the life of the water heater sometimes even doubling it.
You have certainly given it the effort to remove that stubborn anode rod.
Gas water heater about 2 years old.
I ve got a ge 40 gal.
More intensive effort could very well damage the unit.
Check anode rods every three to five years.
By the diy experts of the family handyman magazine.
Connect the female end of a garden hose to the threaded drain fitting located near the bottom of the tank.