Their plan is to not do their job. Check.

The solution is learn them.

Systemd. A tool created in search of problem.

Hard water makes the anode rod dissolve faster

Have you inspected the anode rod?

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=hot+water+heater+aluminum+anode+rod&t=canonical&iax=images&ia=images

Also check out sites of sediment build up

https://www.waterconnection.com/water-heater-sediment/

noaa.gov. for sat images go to the goes image library

Only one of those OP. The oldest one in the list. When any of those other distros bring something new and beneficial to the mix I might consider them.

I guess I missed this one. I’m a bit OCD but I love finding work arounds.

If you are getting help from someone you shouldn’t complain about their preferences.