Hot Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs? This $30 Fix Works Instantly

We moved to the country and got our first well — and the hot water smelled absolutely disgusting. After shocking the well multiple times with no luck, I finally figured out the real cause: the magnesium anode rod inside our water heater was reacting with the sulfur bacteria in our well water and producing hydrogen sulfide gas. The fix? Swap the magnesium rod for an aluminum one. In this video I walk you through the entire process step by step — including what to do when the rod is completely stuck (you'll need more than a breaker bar!). This is the exact anode rod I installed: https://amzn.to/3TUKjLR Tools you'll need: 1-1/16" socket Breaker bar or impact driver Teflon tape Angle grinder (in case your rod is too long) Timestamps: 0:00 – The rotten egg problem 1:52 – Shutting off power & water 2:55 – Removing the insulation 4:30 – Getting the stuck rod out 5:16 – Cutting the rod to fit 7:00 – Installing the new aluminum anode rod 8:33 – The verdict (no more smell!) If your water smells like sulfur, this is the video you've been looking for. Works for well water and city water.