It’s possible that you’ve never heard the phrase sacrificial anode rod. You might not even know where in your home you would find one—but it’s there. Any guesses? The anode rod is a component of your tank water heater, and while the water heater itself may last for 15 years or more, the anode rod won’t. It’s a part that needs to be replaced regularly, which is why it is referred to as sacrificial. If all this comes as a surprise to you, read on. We’d love to shed some light on this mysterious topic.
You know that it’s getting cold outside. When the winter season arrives, there are things we all look forward to. We’re sure that you’re looking forward to the holidays ahead, exchanging gifts with your loved ones, and snuggling up indoors in the evening. Although there are a lot of things to look forward to as we march on through this winter season, there are problems that tend to pop up during this time of year in particular. 
Things aren’t what they used to be with your water heater. So much so, in fact, that you’re starting to wonder if you should call it quits. Today, we’re here to help you determine if it’s time.
You turn on your sink faucet or hop in the shower to wash your hair and there it is… the distant sound of rumbling. Of course, you notice this sound, but it’s something that you’d rather ignore for now. It doesn’t seem to be affecting your home comfort and you know that finding the source of the issue will only mean trouble… we want you to address your water heater issues with our help.
Your water heater is making an odd noise. It’s loud, disruptive, and alarming every time it happens. If you’ve heard this sound happening for a while and you’ve just hoped that it will go away, we’re here to tell you that it won’t… at least not without professional care.
Generally speaking, yes. Tankless water heaters are worth the upfront cost of investing in this type of system. This does not mean, however, that a tankless water heater is right for everyone. Many homeowners, including those just looking for a smaller investment at the time of purchase, rightly choose to stick with a tank water heater. We do want to recommend that you not let the cost of a tankless water heater alone turn you off of these systems, though.
