Why does my RV hot water smell like rotten eggs?
A common cause of why your RV smells like rotten eggs is that anaerobic bacteria in your RV water heater tank reacts with the sulfur and magnesium of the anode rod. This interaction produces hydrogen sulfide gas – your rotten egg odor.
Why does my RV water heater smell like rotten eggs?
You are not alone. Most people who own RVs smell this awful odor at least once. Never turn on a propane water heater or water heater electric heating element when a water heater tank is empty. Even a brief power-on to the electric or propane heater element while the tank is empty can damage or destroy the heater element and/or water heater tank.
What can I use to get rid of rotten egg smell in my water heater?
If you don’t want to use hydrogen peroxide (which is toxic if swallowed) you can also use household vinegar. To further prevent the rotten egg smell, use an aluminum-zinc anode. The zinc in a aluminum-zinc anode helps to eliminate the bacterial activity that produces the hydrogen sulfide, and the dreaded egg smell.
What kind of AC does Winnebago water heater use?
Winnebago sometimes calls this feature “motor aid”. The heater runs ONLY on 110V AC and is controlled ONLY by the “toggle switch” that looks like a regular household light switch that is located on your left side just as you enter (Model 22FD) or on the lower wall under the wardrobe closet (Models 22QD and 22HD).
Where does the Winnebago Rialta water heater come from?
The manufacturer is ATWOOD Products in Rockford, Illinois and is described as a 4-gallon Marine Water Heater, Model EHM 4-SM. The heater holds only 4 gallons and the temperature is pre-set at the factory and can not be changed by the owner.
Why does my hot water heater smell like rotten eggs?
It can be easily checked by smelling the water coming out of the cold and hot water tap. If the smell is coming from the hot water tap only, the problem is in the water heater. The bacteria known as “Divibrio Sulfurcans” inside the heater’s tank converts the sulfate into the hydrogen sulfide and makes the water smelly.
What can I use to get rotten egg smell out of RV water heater?
We recommend having at least one 16 ounce bottle of hydrogen peroxide for this task, preferably two. If you don’t want to use hydrogen peroxide (which is toxic if swallowed) you can also use household vinegar.
Winnebago sometimes calls this feature “motor aid”. The heater runs ONLY on 110V AC and is controlled ONLY by the “toggle switch” that looks like a regular household light switch that is located on your left side just as you enter (Model 22FD) or on the lower wall under the wardrobe closet (Models 22QD and 22HD).
The manufacturer is ATWOOD Products in Rockford, Illinois and is described as a 4-gallon Marine Water Heater, Model EHM 4-SM. The heater holds only 4 gallons and the temperature is pre-set at the factory and can not be changed by the owner.
