Water Heaters

 

Most people never give their water heater a second thought until it stops working. One thing you can do to extend the life of your water heater is to drain the tank regularly to remove any sediment that may have built up inside it. Sediment build up in the tank can reduce your water heater's energy efficiency and also clog your water lines.

Below are the steps in this simple procedure that could help prevent the unpleasant surprise of an ice-cold shower.

Flush the Tank Every Six to Twelve Months

  1. Turn off the electricity to the water heater or turn the gas switch to pilot.
  2. Shut off the cold water inlet to the water heater.
  3. Connect a garden hose to the tank's drain valve.
  4. Locate the draining end of the hose in an area that won't be adversely affected by the scalding hot water.
  5. With the pressure relief valve open, open the drain valve and allow the tank to drain completely. Completely draining the tank ensures that you have removed all of the sediment possible.
  6. Close the tank drain valve, disconnect the hose from the valve and close the pressure relief valve.
  7. Open all the hot water spigots in the house and turn on the cold water inlet to the tank.
  8. Close each hot water spigot as water begins to flow from it. After all the spigots are closed, turn on the electricity to the water heater or turn the gas switch to "run."

Following these simple maintenance procedures will keep your water heater operating safely and efficiently for years.

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