Missing anode rod?

[Nbomar]

So I went to drain everything and check my anode rod. After everything I read online it is the small nut behind the water heater quick access panel. I pulled mine and it's only a plastic nut. Nothing is attached?? Where is the anode rod on my unit. 2014 Road Warrior 415.

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[richheck]

Looks like you have an Atwood heater. Atwood heaters do not use an anode rod being their interior is lined to eliminate the necessity of the rod. Suburban and Mor-Flo water heaters require the anode rods.

 

[billyjoeraybob]

That is an Atwood water heater and because of the type of tank it has it doesn't require an anode rod to prevent corrosion.

 

[Nbomar]

Sweet. So no maintenance then?


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[IronJ]

Drain it n blow air through it is all i do ...

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[danemayer]

The Atwood manual recommends flushing the tank. If using water, flush "for approximately five minutes to allow ample time for fresh water to agitate stagnant water on bottom of tank and force deposits through drain opening."