What does water heater maintenance mean?

Your water heater may be one of the appliances in your home you take for granted. Most water heater manufacturers recommend draining and flushing your water heater on a yearly basis.

Why drain your water heater?

Draining ensures the long life of your water heater by flushing out minerals and other debris that can cause it to malfunction. If you do not properly maintain your water heater, it may cease to function altogether or result in cold bursts of water when least expected.

How do I drain my water heater?

On a gas water heater, turn the gas valve to the off position. On an electric water heater, turn the electricity off to the heater. Shut the cold water off to the water heater. Open a hot water faucet. Connect a hose to the drain valve on the heater and run to a drain. Open the drain valve and allow the tank to completely drain. Turn back on the cold water into the water heater. Allow the water to run through the water heater and out of the drain valve. Do this for approximately five (5) or ten (10) minutes. Close the drain valve and allow the tank to refill, keeping the hot water faucet open. When water comes out of the faucet, the tank is full.

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Water Heater Maintenance FAQ

What does water heater maintenance mean?

Your water heater may be one of the appliances in your home you take for granted. Most water heater manufacturers recommend draining and flushing your water heater on a yearly basis.
How often do you need to drain your water heater?

Once a year.
Why drain your water heater?

Draining ensures the long life of your water heater by flushing out minerals and other debris that can cause it to malfunction. If you do not properly maintain your water heater, it may cease to function altogether or result in cold bursts of water when least expected.
How do I drain my water heater?
1. On a gas water heater, turn the gas valve to the off position. On an electric water heater, turn the electricity off to the heater.
2. Shut the cold water off to the water heater. Open a hot water faucet.
3. Connect a hose to the drain valve on the heater and run to a drain. Open the drain valve and allow the tank to completely drain.
4. Turn back on the cold water into the water heater. Allow the water to run through the water heater and out of the drain valve. Do this for approximately five (5) or ten (10) minutes.
5. Close the drain valve and allow the tank to refill, keeping the hot water faucet open. When water comes out of the faucet, the tank is full.

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