Hot water has
a rotten egg or
sulfur smell
Water dripping
down the outside
of the heater
Parts List
Dielectric
barrier
Element cover
Certain water
supplies with high
sulfate content will
react with the anode
rod that is present in
all water heaters for
corrosion protection
of the tank
Hot/Cold water
connections or other
parts have loosened
Junction box cover
Thermostat
Heating element
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In certain cases, increasing the tank
temperature to 140°F (60°C) can
reduce this odor issue. Reference the
Water Temperature Adjustment
section of the Important Safety
Information of this manual for
procedure and dangers of scalding
water. Installation of temperature
limiting valves can be used to reduce
risk of scalding.
Tighten the loose connections. This
should only be done by a qualified
service person or plumbing contractor.
T&P valve
Anode
rod
Drain valve
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