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Draining Water Heater

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by mikec, Oct 26, 2011.

  1. mikec

    mikec New Member

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    How important is it to drain your water heater annually? I hear that it's important to do this annually but I spoke with one plumber who said that if you've never done it in the past, it doesn't make a difference at this point.
     
    mikec, Oct 26, 2011
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  2. z28lt1

    z28lt1 New Member

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    I know most people don't do it annually, but I know believe it was a good idea. Mine was probably 5 years old when we did it, and the amount of mineral deposits that was in there was absolutely incredible. There was so much, I'm sure I didn't get it all out even thought I flushed it many, many times. I think for energy efficiency and the life of your heater, it is a good idea.
     
    z28lt1, Oct 26, 2011
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  3. Capricorn1964

    Capricorn1964 Well-Known Member

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    When draining the heater, I imagine that the gas and the light needs to be turned off as well as the water line into the heater....
     
    Capricorn1964, Oct 26, 2011
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