A rotten egg smell that only comes from the hot tap usually traces to the water heater. Here is the Covington guide.
Why it happens
Bacteria reacting with the anode rod inside the tank produce the rotten egg smell. It is a hot-water-only issue when the cold water smells fine.
The quick test
Run both taps and compare. If only the hot smells, the tank is the source.
The fixes
Replacing the anode rod with a different material, flushing the tank, or treating the water all help, depending on the cause.
The call
A pro can identify the right fix. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Covington, the anode rod swap is a common solution.
Lose the smell
Clean hot water is worth the fix. Call 888-217-3585 and Covington Plumber Connect will match you with a Covington pro.
Plumbing in Covington: what to know
In Covington, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Kenton County — from Fort Wright, Fort Mitchell and Taylor Mill to ZIP codes like 41014, 41017, 41011 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Covington?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Covington Plumber Connect will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Covington.