Transforming Disaster: How I Fixed My Water Heater

Watch me change every part in my hot water heater. I do my best to keep our old water heater running until I have a chance to replace it!

You will see how I drain the sediment out of my tank, then I replace the anode rod, the thermostats and then the heating elements. This is a DIY project that any handy person can take on. Best part is it's not a long process and the parts are not expensive. Armed with this knowledge you will save $$$ on water heater repair/replacement costs in the future.

Here is a list of parts you can find on amazon. Including my favorite disposable gloves, these things are awesome I use them everywhere.

Best disposable gloves for working on anything:
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These are powered anode rod's they are the best you can get. Never have to replace them again and they eliminate egg/sulfer smell. Worth the price if you can afford them.
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Standard Anode Rods
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Water Heater Elements:
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Water Heater Thermostats:
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1-1/16" Socket that works with most anode rods:
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0:00 Intro
0:48 Drain Tank
1:06 Change Anode Rod
2:49 Replacing Thermostats
5:37 Installing New Heating Elements