Gazing at an Anode Rod
Most people in the U.S. have tank-type water heaters, and most of these tanks are glass-lined. Yet almost nobody looks at the anode rod, which is the biggest key to making your water heater last a very, very long time. …
water heater
![A Little-known Component In Most Water Heaters Holds The Key To Decades Of Service [Photo Courtesy Of Larry Weingarten]](https://www.energyvanguard.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/new-and-old-anode-rods-1200.jpeg)
The Secret to Making Your Water Heater Last Decades
A water heater is a significant investment, no matter what kind you have. When you install a heat pump water heater, it's even more important to keep it going as long as you can. So how do you do that? …
Better Filtration for Your Heat Pump Water Heater
Surprise! Your heat pump water heater has a filter that needs to be cleaned. But you probably already knew that if you're reading the Energy Vanguard Blog. It's a thin little filter whose primary job is to keep larger particles…