HOWTO: Water System Winterizing
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Water Heater Anode Water heater anode with some corrosion,
but probably cleanable and usable for
another year.
• Drain the water heater by removing the anode rod. You will need a 1-1/16” socket and a ratchet or breaker bar.
This is a good time to rinse out the water heater and inspect the anode rod. If the anode rod looks spongy or all that
is left is a rusty iron rod, throw it away and buy and install a new anode rod. Use teflon tape on the threads to reinstall
the anode rod. Do not overtighten.