How to Drain a Water Heater in 5 Simple Steps - wikiHow
2024年11月15日 · To drain a water heater, start by turning it off and let the water cool for a few hours. Once the water in the heater has cooled, turn the cold water intake valve off and run some hot water from a faucet in your house to empty out excess water in the pipes.
How to Drain a Water Heater - The Home Depot
Water heaters should be maintained by draining the water and flushing the tank on a routine basis. The most common recommendation is once per year. This guide focuses on how to drain a water heater to work on it, replace it or leave it empty for long term storage.
How to Drain & Flush A Water Heater | A. O. Smith
Draining and flushing your water heater is crucial to extending its lifespan and improving its performance. Learn to drain and flush tank and tankless systems.
How to Drain a Water Heater - The Spruce
2024年7月29日 · Water heaters should be drained once every six to 12 months to eliminate sediment in the bottom of the tank. Here's how to drain a water heater the right way.
How to Drain a Water Heater - Bob Vila
2019年6月14日 · Follow this tutorial on how to drain a water heater properly and keep it running efficiently and safely for many years to come.
How to Drain & Flush a Hot Water Tank | Repair and Replace
How do I remove sediment from my hot water tank? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance shows how to do a deep flush of a water heater. Also you'll lea...
Draining and Flushing an Electric Water Heater - This Old House
2024年10月17日 · Step-by-Step Guide to Draining and Flushing Your Electric Water Heater. Follow these steps to drain and flush your electric water heater properly: Locate the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve and direct it …
How to Flush a Hot Water Heater - HGTV
HGTV experts explain how to properly drain your water heater so it provides you with clean hot water for many years to come.
How to Flush a Water Heater | This Old House - YouTube
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a quick and effective way to drain a sediment-filled water heater. (See below for a sh...
How to Drain a Water Heater - Today's Homeowner
2024年9月26日 · Draining your water heater once a year removes sediment from the tank that can cause it to work harder and cost more to use. This quick guide will explain why you should drain your water heater and the steps you should take to do it.