We just moved into a house where they probably never drained the sediment from the water heater.
The heater makes a clunk-clunk sound when it's on.
The water has a high lime (?) content which settles out overnight.
I've tried opening the drain valve, but I'm not getting any sediment. I suspect it's formed a "paste" on the bottom of the tank.
Any way I can work this problem ?
We just moved into a house where they probably
It forms a "paste" which then turns to rock-hard stone. You're faced with removing the drain valve (which will likely break off...) and then mechanically scouring the insides.
Old heater? > 7 yrs, replace it.
Electric heater? Less of a problem.
Jim
It may be too late for your water heater. But, ... What I have done is to replace the cheap plastic drain valve with a
3/4" ball valve. This required a short stem from heater to valve, and a hose fitt> We just moved into a house where they probablyHave something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
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