Serious question, has anyone else's water heater anode rod snapped during a flush?

Mine broke off inside the tank last month, and I had to drain the whole thing to get the piece out with a magnet. What's the best way to avoid this next time?

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3 Comments

val_fox3mo ago

Ugh, that's the worst! Honestly, just replace the rod more often. They get brittle.

diana_king3mo ago

Disagree, mine last years if you treat them right.

blair6263mo ago

Wait, you got it out with a magnet? That's wild, I didn't think that would even work.