Tag: water heater anode rod

Fixing the Rotten Egg Smell in Hot Water a Big Bear Guide

That awful rotten egg smell coming from your hot water is a classic sign of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. This happens when harmless, naturally occurring bacteria in your water supply have a chemical party with the sacrificial anode rod inside your water heater. It’s a reaction we see a lot here in Big Bear, thanks […]

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