Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat! (S03E07)
S03E07
In the workshop loft, Richard showcases a technique for prolonging the lifespan of a hot water heater by swapping out the sacrificial anode rod. Meanwhile, Tom heads to Topsfield, Massachusetts, to assist homeowner Alison Hardy by setting up a "cricket," a rain diverter designed to redirect water away from her front steps. Following that, Richard, Tom, Roger, and Kevin engage in a game of "What Is It?" Finally, they travel to Brighton, Massachusetts, where Richard aids homeowner Kim McMahon in finding relief from the heat by installing thermostatic valves on her steam radiators.
Show
Ask This Old House
Episode
S03E07
Air Date
Nov 15, 2004
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
Edging a Lawn; Selecting Drill Bits; What Is It?; Fighting Fire
S03E02
Clogged Trap; Brick Walkway Patterns; Fixing Ceiling Cracks
S03E03
Broken Fence; What Is It? Shower Valve; Keyless Chuck
S03E04
Pass-Through Opening; What Is It? Stopping a Running Toilet
S03E05
Screw Extractors; Cobblestone Edging; Rotting Porch Post
S03E06
Flower Boxes; What Is It? New Lawn with Sod
S03E07
Anode Rod Replacement; Water Diverter; Too Much Heat!
S03E08
Hanging Shelves; Soil Testing; Hot Water Recirculator
S03E09
Plumbing Valves; Old Bulkhead; Drip Irrigation Repair
S03E10
Noisy Toilet; What Is It? Cutting Crown Molding; Broken Tile
S03E11
Ladder Safety; What Is It? Replacing an Old Retaining Wall
S03E12
Cracked Stucco; Cleaning a Lawnmower; Dehumidifier Pumps
S03E13
Planting a New Lawn; What Is It? Replacing a Kitchen Sink
S03E14
Chicago Door Glass; Glass Expert; Pruning a Pin Oak
S03E15
Old Storm Window; Shrubs; Carbon Monoxide Detectors
S03E16
Replicating Moldings; Unlevel Patio; Stripping Wallpaper
S03E17
Rotted Deck Balusters; What Is It? Connecting an Icemaker
S03E18
Unclogging Drains; Window Weights; Low-Maintenance Garden
S03E19
Composting; What Is It? Removing a House Trap
S03E20
Floor Leveling; What Is It? Leaky Water Valve; Air Compressors
S03E21
220-Volt Receptacle; Gardening Hand Tools; Macerating Toilet
S03E22
Riding Lawnmowers; Garbage Disposers; Rotting Threshold
S03E23
Clogged Vent Stack; What Is It? Backyard Ice Rink
S03E24
Air Cleaner; Walkway Ice Removal; Bathroom Venting
S03E25
Florescent Light; Landscaping Software; Aluminum Heat Cover
S03E26
Window Boxes; What Is It? Plumbing Connections