Is it as simple as attaching a hose and draining? It is a gas heater, I assume that the gas needs to be turned off first. I live outside Phoenix where the water is HARD, I am sure this heater hasnt been drained since the house was new 6 years ago. It needs to be done I am sure. Just want to make sure I do it the right way. Thanks Brandon
Maintinence Draining a hot water heater
Dec 23, 2003
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Jim
Yep. About that simple. Except that the faucet is probably rotted shut. And won't want to close properly. Will probably drip when you're finished.
No, don't turn off the gas. Not needed.
If you are just looking to flush the water heater you can turn down the temperature, then turn the pilot light to the "pilot" position, then wait for the temperature in the tank to drop enough so that your hose won't melt before you can flush it. I don't drain it to flush, I leave incoming water on.
This is Turtle.
Do you suggest let the burners run while your draining the tank dry and refilling it?
TURTLE
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