How to Drain a Hot Water Heater
To keep your water heater working properly, flush it once a year. This removes sediment from the bottom of the tank. Sediment reduces your water quality and the efficiency of your water heater. It can even cause your water heater an untimely demise. Shut Off Gas/Electricity Shut off the energy source for your water heater. You can do this at the main circuit breaker if your appliance uses electricity. If you have a gas water heater, turn the knob to “pilot” to shut off the gas. Open A Hot Water Faucet Open
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