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If it is a "rotten egg" sulfur smell it is bacteria. Flush the hot water heater and turn up the heat to between 130 and 140 degrees F.

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Have gas line and all gas fittings and connections at water heater checked for gas leak. Should not smell gas at water heater.

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because its smelly

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