Posted by George Marsh on May 12, 2014 at 04:09:40 from (50.121.4.81):
Friend called, water heater is leaking, needs new one. He picks up water heater. Went over Sunday after noon to help install it. Friend complains his water heater doesn't last very long.
After we got the new one installed I asked what temp do you set heater at? He didn't know, so I took the cover off old heater to look at thermostat. That's when I discovered rust all over his top element. Not sure if element rusted out or the threads on tank rusted out.
Then he tells me they have to remove the anode because the water softner makes his well water stink.
This is the first time I've worked on a water heater that someone removed the anode. Anodes are installed in water heaters to prevent rust.
So, what good is having a softner? Yes I know it removes lime, but in 6 years you have a leak.
I told friend not to pitch old water heater. It may be possible just the element rusted out.
Friend said his other water heater only lasted about 6 years too.
How long do you water heaters last when you remove anode?
Wondering if it's possible his softner is putting too much salt in the water causing rust. What do you think friend should do? George
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