Friday, July 30, 2010

Free Tip to conserve your water heater!

Here is a "free" tip to keep your water heater running in top shape and work at it's full capacity.   YOU can do this and save yourself a $100 plumber trip charge.

 

Chances are this is related to sediment build up. A "flush" of the water heater may be all that is required.



Follow these steps to flush your water heater:

CAUTION: The water is hot and there is danger of being scalded. Use caution and keep children and pets away from the area when flushing water heater.

1.) Attach a garden hose to the drain valve (looks like a hose bibb) at the bottom of the heater. Run the garden hose either outside or to the nearest drain.
2.) Open the drain valve, which will allow the water to drain through the hose.
3.) When the water is running clear - after about 20 minutes - close the drain valve and remove the hose.
4.) Turn on a hot water faucet in your home and let it run until all air bubbles are out of the line, then turn it off.

 

 

 

More Details on How to Flush a Water Heater

 

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