It is unlikely to be the hot water heater causing the smell, it is more likely the input (the well water) having excess sulfur, bacteria and/or organic material
Because it sits in the tank longer, the smell accumulates. If it is a bacterial source, the hot water tank may be a breeding ground for anerobic bacteria. Draining and doing a disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is the easiest and safest step
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/Troubleshooting/stinky-water-in-hot-water-heaters.html
https://www.stevejenkins.com/blog/2015/02/fix-rotten-egg-smell-in-your-water/
SOURCE: I painted the floor & my hot water heater (Reehm
The water heater is locked out. The following process should reset it.
1. Reapply power to the water heater and wait for 3 seconds for the system self-diagnostic check.
2. Within the first 30 seconds, the temperature dial must be rotated back and forth crossing the 120
degree mark at least six (6) times. This will reset the control and display a normal flash code
(slow blinking).
SOURCE: cant locate anode rod on rheem gaas water heater
It looks like a plug screwed into the top of the water heater (it IS plugging the hole so turn off water and release pressure b4 removing)
SOURCE: We have a 83 Gal. Rheem 41V50 40,000 Btu - What do
Is this unit shared with other households? 83 gallons is a lot.
I would say that a 40 gallon fast recovery gas or electric should take care of the needs of a family of 4 or so.
If you do this, you will notice a big change in your utility bill!
SOURCE: Have 2 Rheem 50 gal NG water heaters in tandem.
the most common problem is the thermocouple being busted. If thats not the case then the gas valve may be busted but that isn't very common.
Eitherway this required the burner being taken out so I wouldn't recommend anyone to do this who isn't a proffessional.
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