Essential Tools & Parts
We've tested dozens of products to find the most durable and effective tools for maintaining your water heater.
Heating Elements
Camco
Camco 4500W Screw-In Water Heater Element
Fast recovery time in standard electric heaters
Rheem
Rheem 5500W Stainless Steel Element
Longevity and hard water resistance
Anode Rods
Camco
Camco 42-Inch Magnesium Anode Rod
Maximum tank protection in standard water
Corro-Protec
Corro-Protec Powered Anode Rod for Water Heater
Long-term corrosion protection without frequent anode replacements
Rheem
Rheem Aluminum/Zinc Flexible Anode Rod
Low ceilings and sulfur-smelling water
Specialty Tools
Performance Tool
Performance Tool 1-1/16 Inch Anode Rod Socket
Removing stubborn factory-installed anode rods
Camco
Camco Professional Element Wrench
Essential for electric water heater repair
Klein Tools
Klein Tools MM400 Digital Multimeter
Testing water heater elements, thermostats, and electrical connections
Flushing Equipment
Dixon Valve
Dixon Brass Garden Hose Adapter
Custom flushing setups and pump connections
HMP
HMP 3/4" Full-Port Brass Ball Valve Drain Valve
Replacing leaking or clogged plastic drain valves
Flexzilla
Flexzilla Garden Hose Leader
Hot water drainage during tank flushing
Oatey / Hercules
Hercules Haymaker Tankless Water Heater Descaler Kit
Annual tankless water heater descaling and maintenance
Superior Pump
Superior Pump 1/4 HP Submersible Utility Pump
Power-flushing water heaters in basements
Drain Pans
Eastman
Eastman Aluminum Water Heater Drain Pan
Flood prevention in indoor installations
Oatey
Oatey 1-Inch PVC Drain Pan Fitting
Connecting drain pans to floor drains
Safety & Testing
TopTes
PT520A Natural Gas Leak Detector
Checking gas connections after water heater repair
Govee
Govee WiFi Water Leak Detector (3-Pack)
Early leak detection around water heaters and appliances
AES Industries
AES Industries Water Heater Insulation Blanket
Reducing heat loss and lowering energy bills
MEASUREMAN
MEASUREMAN Water Pressure Test Gauge
Testing house water pressure
Watts
Watts 100XL-4 T&P Relief Valve
Replacing leaking or old safety valves
Taylor
Taylor Precision Products Waterproof Thermometer
Testing water temperature at the tap