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    May 4, 2010, 11:12 PM
    Hot water heater smells like burning plastic
    Hello my hot water heater smells like burning plastic what do I need to do
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    May 5, 2010, 06:24 AM

    This could be bacteria growing in the tank or a failed sacrificial anode "stink rod" inside the heater. This is sometimes woresened by an affected water softner. Read this How to get rid of rotten egg smell in softwater | eHow.com
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    Nov 13, 2011, 09:45 AM
    Mine smelled like burning plastic (not electric). I took off the cover (upper element) and discovered that the insulation was melting off the thermostat lead, hence melting some of the plastic cover as well. Replaced the thermostat.
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