How to Flush a Water Heater - Step by Step

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How to drain and flush a water heater. Detailed walk-through on how to drain and flush a gas or electric water heater. I show how I flush my water heater from beginning to end. And just as a reference, here is the steps I took in the video:
1. Connect garden hose and route outside or to floor drain
2. Set gas valve to pilot or off - for electric, turn off the breaker
3. Close water supply valve going to water heater
4. Open hot water faucet
5. Open drain valve
6. After 3-5 minutes, open pressure relief valve to help it drain faster. If water comes out of the pipe close it and wait for a few more minutes before opening again.
7. Water heater completely drained
8. Open water supply valve to water heater for 20-30 seconds and close
9. Allow for water to drain out and open it again. Do this 4-5 times.
10. If water is not flowing out from garden hose, try blowing air backwards into the hose to free up any big chunks of debris.
11. Close drain valve tightly
12. Open water supply valve and allow water heater to fill completely. After a minute of filling, close the pressure relief valve. If water starts flowing from the pressure relief valve sooner, close it right away.
13. After water heater tank is full, allow water to run from hot faucet for a minute to purge our any remaining air.
14. Turn gas valve back to ON and increase temp setting back to where it was. If you turned it to OFF, you may need to re-light your pilot light. If you have an electric water heater, simply turn power back on.
15. Your hot water should be back in about half an hour or so. Also, be advised that you may have some yellow water coming out of your hot water faucets for a day or so because of the stirred up residue inside of the water heater tank.
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@immcghee1 Год назад

Dude 🙏🏾,,this is the second time I drained my tank 💁🏽‍♂️,,using Your Video !! ☺️,,,Thanks ! And God Bless You !

@ayearetee3342 3 года назад

Most of the time I have to pause videos for instructions but I got that in 1 go around. I couldn't believe my ears when he said "that was a mouth full let me say it again." Thanks alot for the detail!

@gmcjetpilot 3 года назад

Yep doing mine today.... I have flushed water heaters before, but good to review the steps... there is an order to be sure.... *Thanks for the no nonsense video.* The house I am in I bought 3 years ago and replaced the water heater in the first year I lived here even though it worked fine, because it is in the attic and the water heater was over 10 years old. I have not flushed it since installed. *The issue is I have is I need at least two 50' garden hoses and go down the attic stairs, through the hall, living room, entrance, out front door to walkway and drive.... I am not a fan of water heaters in attics.... I had one in another house spring a leak ,but it was in the garage and just ran out the concrete garage floor and under the garage door and onto driveway... did no harm (well a little to raised pedestal covered in drywall). Can you imagine an attic water heater leaking.... Of course have a drip pan with drain to outside, and I a water alarm in the pan.... am paranoid because a massive water leak in attic would cause massive damage.

@bassinbillRC5300 4 года назад

I'm a do-it-yourselfer and this will be the first time that I'll be doing this operation and I thank you for uploading it to RU-vid for us newbies.

@c.s.4183 4 года назад

Being a lady on my own, with the help of this great tutorial video I was able to flush my hot water tank...that needed a flush badly. I feel confident now to do this yearly. Thank you.

@elizabethd3956 4 года назад

Me too! Although my plumber said every 6 months is better.

@eviemaddox3038 3 года назад

Same! This is the 4th video I watched and the first to have all the details. The first one didn't mention turning off the cold water, opening up the hot, or even how to stir it up. He was a plumbing "professional" and just drained a few gallons out. He wants to create more customers that need a new hot water heater! LOL

@ashleyparker5144 3 года назад

Same 👍

@chadriddle3517 Год назад

Very impressive ladies !! I Respect that..

@ConfiscatedZyra 2 года назад

any hvac issues i have i come to this channel. this man knows his stuff. such a blessing having someone like yourself on youtube. hope you enjoyed the holidays

@ulicrammond1756 2 года назад

Some plumbers are saying, water heaters should not be flushed. who do we believe? My old one lasted 17 years without flushing.

@ionu4535 4 года назад

My experience showed me this is Step #1: Before going to bed, TURN DOWN the heater dial to VACATION. In the AM at the least, take a shower [or more unless freezing outside]. That way when you go to drain, you will avoid that darn HOT WATER, which you really do not need [and save $ on gas/electric]. Further, if the water is brown, it means the Anode rod is rusted out and / or the tank is failing and needs replacing. Great Drain Valve leaky tip [put a cap on it; sweet, cheap and simple]. You are one of the few GOOD GUYS on You Tube, TYVM.

@angelthewolfman8210 2 года назад

Very good instructions thank you. I especially appreciate the part when you mentioned blowing into the hose if you have blockage.

@kenmarek5993 Год назад

Of all the videos I saw on flushing water heaters yours was the best. Even the professional videos could not compare to yours. Very thorough. Good Job!

@fungiuse 4 года назад

Excellent lesson!!! I live in my home 15 yrs and never drained it.... I will do it tomorrow !!! Thanks

@SisWDad 3 года назад

Any issue after your drain . I haven’t drained my water heater yet . It is installed 15 years ago. Any suggestions how your draining went

@fungiuse 3 года назад

@@SisWDad No... it's not needed for the type I have, a professional told me!!

@paulhailey2537 2 года назад

LMFAO DON'T DO IT

@tonioyendis4464 5 лет назад

Today i drained mine by following your instructions and it went perfectly. Even after turning on the hot water faucet inside, the water didn’t flow until i opened the pressure valve. So those saying that you should never open this valve, are wrong!

@FF-xl7yw 4 года назад

you should do MORE videos!!!! you have the sense and clarity that most presenters miss out on!!! again... GREAT JOB!!!!!

@peterjowyk637 2 года назад

Thank You for demonstrating how to flush a water heater. Well spoken, concise and to the point..👍👍

@janicelittrell8164 4 года назад

This was an excellent video,..very clear and slow enough for a novice to understand. The best I've seen so far...thank you! I now feel I can do this job myself without having to spend money on a plumber.

@ericathompson1005 2 года назад

Great video with excellent step by step instructions. Also loved that you gave the rationale for the steps taken. As a single female I feel brave enough to try this on my own.

@gordontrainer3546 Год назад

I would not do it

@valeriylipikhin94 12 дней назад

In my case I had to remove the drain valve as it got blocked by scale. Thank you very much for your lessons!

@mottsseaunuu4457 4 года назад

Just had a water refinery installed in my home. Used this video to flush out all that old hard water from the water heater out. Perfect. Thanks for the video.

@theresadupree1668 4 года назад

I couldn't get my pressure valve to stay down by itself. I didnt want to apply to much pressure coz I was afraid I mite damage it. Great directions..easy to follow. Thank you

@DoorM4n 2 года назад

You’re the reason I drained my water heater and thank goodness that I did. It probably had not been drained for 5years. It was shocking how much came out. Giant clumps. Many thanks for taking the time to make this video!

@anthonyesparsen7776 2 года назад

Look I went thru formal schooling for this but I thank you for what you do , I call you a saint for our times , because no one else will teens this , how to save money ok doing it yourself, he'll no one does it

@DBR00 Год назад

Watched your video for the second Thanksgiving in a row. Had soma issues with slow draining. Had to open a faucet in the kitchen as well as the upstairs guest bathroom. Now the water is flowing. Thanks again for producing a quality video.

@Polydactyl_Pterodactyl 5 месяцев назад

My grandfather flushed his water heater every year and changed the anode rod regularly as well. The manufacturer’s date was August 1948. We replaced it in 1999. The one and only reason was we wanted a more efficient unit. It was still working and not leaking when we changed it out. Slight improvement to your method: drain the water heater down only about half way, then turn the valve on and off several times in short bursts before letting it drain completely and following the rest of your process. This allows for better flow and gets more sediment out.

@shano4104 2 года назад

Couldn't be more perfect in my opinion, just finished doing this after watching first of course and everything went smooth as smooth could go! Thanks for the great video!

@CharlesWilliams-i4e 9 месяцев назад

You done better than most videos I watched your the only one who explained it clearly

@DBR00 2 года назад

Followed your steps exactly on Thanksgiving! While waiting for the bird to finish, I figured it's best to drain the hot water heater. Two things to point out, it took a while before water started draining. I had to also shut off and close the valves to a circulation pump. The second is that it took some time before hot water came out of the faucets when I finished draining. Just be patient and follow his steps, and you'll be fine. I will set up a reminder to do this every Thanksgiving.

@jacklabloom635 5 лет назад

Good video. Several months ago, I flushed my tank and installed a new anode rod. While I had the anode rod out I flushed the tank again by spraying my water hose in the hole where the anode rod fits. A lot more stuff that looked like sand came out. I changed the heating elements and thermostats too. For sixty-five dollars, I replaced everything serviceable. My tank is 17 years old. I decided to replace everything while It was empty. It had not been serviced before. All that was left of the original anode rod was basically some wires. The tank is working like a new one. The recovery time is better. One of the original heating elements must have been bad. My tank is an electric AO Smith installed in 2002. I plan to flush it once a year, before too much sentiment builds up. The anode rod protects the glass lined tank. Replacing the anode rod will prolong the life of a hot water tank. I have four hot water tanks, so learning how to maintain them has saved me hundreds of dollars. I placed a remote controlled switch with timer inline with our recirculating pump. When we need hot water we use the remote to turn on the recirculating pump. We gave instant hot water in two minutes. The timer keeps it on for two hours. Our electric bill dropped 27 percent the first month. Although the recirculating pump only requires 35 watts, the concrete slab was acting like a giant heat sink and the returning water was cooling enough to cause the 4500 watt heating elements to turn on to reheat the water. Dual heating element kit with thermostats. $29.00 New anode rod. $36.00. Inline remote controlled timer. $13.00. ( since 2007, the total savings has been a couple of thousand dollars ) we purchased two more timers just to get some additional remotes for the laundry room and kitchen. Make sure you get the same frequency as your original remote.

@alive-awake 4 года назад

Wow, you're lucky to have all the smarts to do that! :)

@FM19MONTH 4 года назад

@@alive-awake and we are lucky he shared all that AND we happened to watch THIS video AND read comments! LOL .. FATE.

@jbettss 4 года назад

When the anode rod disintegrates doesn’t it just key on the bottom?

@stuartbear922 4 года назад

I wouldn't have spent 2 cents fixing an old water heater. It's at the END of its life span. When they burst, its a mess. I replace mine every 10 years regardless of condition.

@jacklabloom635 4 года назад

Stuart Bear , when the tank burst, it cannot be repaired. If replacing the water heater every ten years works best for you, keep doing that.

@sundaygolfer3 5 лет назад

This video is one the most comprehensive discussion of clearing and draining a hot water heater. Excellent and well done video. Bravo

@casualobserver620 4 года назад

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HOT WATER HEATER

@brianlamb5846 4 года назад

@@casualobserver620 Don't say that, you know too little. People might usually call it hot water tank. But I do fix some among the few hundreds that had been converted to be Hot water HEATERS !

@casualobserver620 4 года назад

@@brianlamb5846 Dribbling is usually a term associated with basketball, but in your case, it defines your reply.

@Schlaagenheimer 3 года назад

@@casualobserver620 It's a trivial point. There is something wrong with you.

@casualobserver620 3 года назад

@@Schlaagenheimer So trivial that you found the need to reply. Sounds like a medical condition and may need treatment.

@doctorcXanthophyll 2 года назад

Thank you. Water heater is only a year old, but I had a lot of sediment....took at least 10 flushes. Looks like I'll be doing this at least twice a year from now on. Many thanks.

@victormendoza6306 3 года назад

Love this video to repeat many times before draining my water heater but for sure I’m going to do it right because your are very good instructor thank you very much

@Automage45 4 года назад

Got a place with a 10 year old water heater... never knew about flushing it and I’m going to be trying that this weekend. Thanks a ton for the video! My water heater looks almost exactly like yours so I should be good

@kkarllwt 4 года назад

Turn off the cold inlet valve. Open a hot faucet not on a combination faucet.( cold water can cross into the tank). Drain the tank and put on a ball valve and hose connection. Fill the tank , leaving the faucet open until full. Air has to escape the tank. Then flush, settle, flush the tank till the water you catch in a bucket is running almost clear. You won't get all the sediment out, no use trying. Then cap the valve to protect children

@rbilardo47 4 года назад

Wow! I finally learned something from you. Just kidding. I drained a few hot water heaters in the past and I never opened my hot water side at my deeps sink, I always just opened the pressure relief valve. Your way makes a lot of sense, so tomorrow I will drain my hot water heater, I haven't done it in about 1-1/2 years. I'll see if it drains and fills a lot faster. Again, thanks for sharing these great tips.

@rbilardo47 4 года назад

I just finished draining my hot water heater, not much came out, so that is a good thing. About 6 months ago I changed the anode rod and in the process the whole heater shifted, I finally got it back where it belongs. Thanks for inspiring me to do my water heater.

@Cantinatollo1 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you for sharing. I had a new 50 gallon tank installed in May 2019 and I think it's about time I drain the tank.

@MrTexaz101 Год назад

Thanks for the info. I have low water pressure so I hope this helps. I moved in about 5 years ago and never drained it. So let’s see how it goes.

@arezkia.3692 6 месяцев назад

Man, seriously you are an expert on hvac, I am student and I learnt a lot from your videos!!!

@WordofAdviceTV 6 месяцев назад

Glad to hear that! Thank you and good luck in your studies!

@wadsworthboysmiddleschooll2519 3 года назад

Excellent! Great details, layman terms used, and you touch on all the "what if's." Great, great, great, job!

@victormendoza6306 4 года назад

Your video it’s awesome you explain clearly and easy to follow up your steps to success the job,so I’m going to to do it on your way thank you very much help people to learn more and god bless you always

@williamschrader4426 4 года назад

Very hesitant dealing with a gas hot water heater but fantastic video--it all worked great. I had to flush 6-8 times (was probably not done before we moved in). THANKS!!!

@PatrickClarkUW86 Год назад

Well done - very easy to follow and you didn't add a lot of fluff that some other DIY videos add.

@ggeorge101 2 года назад

Thanks. Very thorough demonstration. I talked to a plumber I was referred to by by my fix and flip guy and the only thing he did differently was he said to take either the cold or hot water loose at the top of the water heater instead of using a nearby faucet. I kind of like using the faucet like you did as I think that will be less mess. Thanks again.

@ggeorge101 2 года назад

I just want to follow up. I tried draining my water heater with all the instructions from Word of Advice. The only thing that didn't work was opening a nearby hot water tap. I opened the two closest hot water faucets and couldn't get it to drain. I loosened the hot water line on top of the heater and it drained like a champ. After draining it I started flushing it. On the 2nd flush when I shut off the cold water intake the expansion tank blew out. I guess it was the water hammer affect of shutting the water off. The expansion tank then filled with water while I was trying to hold my finger over the leak and forced water out the hot water line that I had loosened. Water went everywhere while I ran to the street to turn off the water to the house. Obviously the expansion tank will need to be replaced (none are available at Lowe's). Hopefully that will fix the leak I was experiencing. Apparently the schrader valve in the bottom of the expansion tank was the cause of my initial leak. Somehow water was leaking from the expansion tank into the pan underneath it and the drain line from that pan on top of the water heater then drained into the pan under the water heater. Right now I'm waiting for the plumber I called to get back to me to see when he can get here to verify and/or more thoroughly diagnose my problem. A word to the wise. I had no idea I needed to be checking the expansion tank to be sure it was working. I didn't understand its purpose to begin with. Wish I had known. Apparently these tanks are generally only good for 2 to 5 years. We have lived here 12 years and the house is 17 years old so that tank was probably the original. The recommendations I have now read advise them to be replaced as soon as the tank warranty expires; however, you can learn how to check that the tank is working properly. Just type in an expansion tank search and you will find plenty of explanations. There are several tests we as homeowners can perform to determine if the tank is working. If it's not working properly, have a licensed plumber do the replacement. A bad tank can affect all the plumbing in your home including lines in your walls and slab, and every appliance that uses water like your dish washer, ice maker, etc. I had a hot water slab leak last year that caused almost $20,000 of damage, and now I wonder if it was caused by a faulty expansion tank that was not doing its job. And here is the kicker. The plumber that did the repairs never checked the expansion tank or asked any questions about its age, etc. The tanks are only about $50 so it is well worth replacing to protect the investment of your home. I hope this is helpful to those of you who read it. I know it's long, but I felt it necessary to be as detailed as possible to drive home the importance.

@rayray6490 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. Went to Home Depot to buy a garden hose and the thing leaked. I went ahead and used buckets to empty the drain valve. Fun stuff

@CampTube11 3 года назад

Great detailed video! It was the first one I watched, but by being so detailed I don't need to watch another. All questions were answered regarding draining my tank. I really appreciate the video, now I just need to do it. Thank you Jay, and thank you Word of Advice TV, great job!

@aynzh6846 3 года назад

I heard to add vinegar also while flushing. Do YOU recommend and if so, do I pour it through the rod plug?

@jerrygrayson8421 5 лет назад

I am a professional handyman general contractor and you made a great video. Thank you.

@WordofAdviceTV 5 лет назад

Thanks Jerry! :)

@stoneproductions683 5 лет назад

As a Licensed Journeyman Electrician and HVAC helper, I appreciate the tone that you use and the detail that you go into (without over-explaining and going into Theory) when doing your videos. Most folks need hands-on experience before it sinks in. Your videos are as in depth as necessary for a person with On-Site-but different-Trade to follow easily, with great insight and proper safety measures...except for the socks ONLY spot, I would DEFINITELY wear by work boots, just in case. Keep on doin' what You do !

@davidsigmon8863 4 года назад

excellent step by step and my wife and I were able to save plumber fees and did it ourself. Did have a problem getting much "action" until I opened the overflow valve - then it was all downhill from there. Thanks for saving us a bunch - our tank had not ever been drained and we have been fretting it, so now, we're good. thanks, again for a really easy to follow step thru.

@MrPearlsareforever 2 года назад

Great video enjoyed the commentary it was a big help for me and my wife's flushing our water heater. Thank you.

@MostHolyPlace2 2 года назад

I love that Drain Cap idea as a safety measure. I am going to get one now.

@LordSmyrnian 6 месяцев назад

So to the point, yet thorough! I'm currently draining my tank right now. Thanks!

@omniquantum1550 3 года назад

Just viewed and appreciated the detailed step by step instructions...Kind of hard to do a proper how to video in two minutes as some plumbers have done. I saved this for future reference. thanks to the video presenter for such a great job...

@jerryverrette5440 3 года назад

Great Job. Very easy to follow.

@tamikaclarke688 Год назад

Thank you! As a new home owner I was very nervous to do this on my own! Your video was so clear and easy to understand. I followed step by step.

@MiViejoDIM Год назад

Great video, thanks. The only thing different I would do, is to drain all the water into 5 gal. Buckets (if the water is hot) and later when cooled off then use it in my garden or my lawn. If the water coming out of the water heater is cold, then I would use the hose to water my plants/lawn. This is just the water conservationist in me 😊 ...

@Christo-pv7eb 5 месяцев назад

Good news for you is there’s no need for this! You see water goes in the drain, gets filtered and then returned to you through a water bill.

@thewaterheaterfactory 2 года назад

Your videos are great! I find personally the only way to get out all the sediment is to crush it down and flush it out , Impossible to do with the water heater installed. Usually the chunks are to big to leave the drain valve!

@MrWildbill 5 лет назад

Nice to see someone else that does not turn the gas off and just sets it to to Pilot to drain the tank.

@kenneim4583 5 лет назад

Great video..I would like suggest once the tank is drained, change out the drain spigot on the water heater for a regular garden type spigot that can be purchased at any home improvement store.. The gardened type valve opens wider to allow more chunks of mineral and debris come out.

@jeffreyland8004 4 года назад

Good to see people like yourself doing these videos. You explain things well. Back in my day most guys knew how to work on our cars and tweak them. I see guys now that do not even know how check their oil!! Awhile back a co worker....young guy came to me saying his car wouldn't start. I looked under his hood. First thing I checked was the battery....it was loose. I tightened it up and Wammmo...it started right up. I really feel worry for our future. The educational system is so much more into teaching propaganda rather than teaching common sense.

@CR-pf1es 4 года назад

So very true, I see that in young people, they don't even use common sense!

@ajirish5127 2 года назад

This was a fantastic video, I also have a gas WH and I followed it exactly. Everything you said was spot on and easy to do. Thanks!

@donhaselroth4400 5 лет назад

Great walk thru video. Started to drain water heater yesterday but igniter not working and didn't want hassle of finding pilot. Now I know I don't have to turn pilot off.

@N471-x3f 4 года назад

Thanks so much. I don't know how to to do this before. Now I understand that it is easy to do. Thanks again.

@dauntiekay2768 4 года назад

Very clear and concise step by step--so that anyone should be able to do this without any problem!

@brianfisher6605 4 года назад

It was a very good presentation. For a leaking valve, I would always just keep a can under the valve. In time, it will quit. I didn't know about the little sealer cap. Thank you very much for your presentation. Our hot water heater is natural gas and it was put in 1987. I keep changing the anode rod often. We live near a lake and we get our water from a sand point. We live in a small hamlet in central west Saskatchewan. We are the home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

@nahimstr8 4 года назад

Thanks for this video. In the process of flushing mine now. Wanted to add that if you're meeting resistance at the valve while flushing as you did during your third flush you can also try turning the valve off with the flat head screw driver and then turning it back on versus taking the hose off. I did this first and it seemed to break up whatever was clogging it up and it's draining again now .

@ashokbhagat2231 4 года назад

This is great. This gives confidence to a novice like me. Can be done. I loved the details and pointing out the location of different parts that we must manipulate for draining

@DBR00 2 года назад

Very good video. Draining my hot water heater was on my list of things to do. I will follow your steps today while I’m out cleaning the garage. Thanks!!

@grizzlymartin1 3 года назад

Loved how you treated the young man with respect. Very cool.

@elcatracho58 5 лет назад

Everything sounds so clear when you explain it,you cover up every little detail which makes it so helpful to learn

@Schlaagenheimer 3 года назад

Additional detail he missed.: I have this same model and the drain spout wouldn't stop leaking after I shut it off. I bought a 1/2" brass pipe cap but it was too small. It requires a 3/4" cap.

@baroktarugo1388 4 года назад

Great video & the step by step procedure will be able to help me flush my water heater properly avoiding any mistakes. Thank you.

@rationallyjustified 5 лет назад

love the videos! can't wait for more, very informative. i did this the other day on an 18 year old tank. the tank plugged too, there was about 4 inches of sediment in the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket by the time we were done. the reason we decided to flush the tank was because the temperature was overshooting. aquastat was set at 120, but the water coming out was at 160 degrees Fahrenheit. after changing the aquastat and well with no change in water temp... i realized that the sediment was holding the heat, the burner ran so long because the sediment was insulating the water from heating, so when the water finally hit 120 and shut off the sediment was super hot and continued heating the water even though the burner was off. never seen a case that bad before.

@dogbreath180 4 года назад

Yup....nice presentation. Thank you. Either you have the knack for teaching or you don`t. I now feel very confident to tackle the job myself. One comment.... you having city water probably helped the situation since it is periodically tested and controlled vs. a well.

@janetpeterson8065 3 года назад

Great detailed video that wasn’t so long I avoided it :). Videos don’t have to be long to show all steps and you have mastered that. Been wanting to do this for awhile. When my old heater died it was full of a crystal like sediment when it was drained. I have not flushed this one and it has been in place probably 12 yrs or more. Wish me luck!

@enancydunlap3780 Год назад

Thanks so much. Had no idea how to do this...I'll be doing this soon.

@kevinc1851 5 лет назад

I added one step. I was using a short washing machine hose since I was next to the drain. After draining I put a funnel on the end of the hose and poured a gallon of white vinegar into the open drain to dissolve sediment in the bottom of the tank. I let it sit for several hours then did pretty much the same as video.

@WordofAdviceTV 5 лет назад

That's a great idea! Since simply draining the water heater will not get most of that sediment and scale build up out of there. Thank you for sharing!

@patsybell6295 4 года назад

EXCELLENT REALLY HELPED. Found the pressure release valve. Obviously never used. had to chop away sheetrock. thank u so much!!!

@danbasta3677 3 года назад

Very important to do this from time to time. As with anything else, everything clean looks good, and works much better for you in the long run.

@rolac6109 4 года назад

Great video , forgot to mention to remove you faucet aerator while you bleed the air out of the pipe to prevent your faucet screens from clogging

@terryduran8783 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video it helps when your single and don’t have a man around to do these things for you

@brianlamb5846 4 года назад

Good sharing ! I enjoy to share more valuable experiences. 1. Always prepare a new cap for your drain pipe with rubber gasket in case it leaks. Return if you don't use it. 2. Never turn off your pilot, stay on Vacation will save you tons of trouble, especially for newer spark ignition models. 3. Always turn on the closest Hot water faucet ( make sure no strainer attached ) until the whole job is done. 4. Never try to Release your Pressure Relief Valve, especially those who never drain or repair before. The old scale or precipitate Might hold the spring gaps and causing leaks. Otherwise, you might end up with another Valve Leaking job that cause you money and trouble. Blessings !

@Anaconda-squeeze 2 года назад

So releasing the pressure relief valve isn't necessary at all.?

@stever5887 4 года назад

Excellent presentation. I appreciated your going through each step to cover any contingencies that may arise. Professional plumber videos seem to gloss over a lot of the details in their discussion (probably because it seems mundane to them), so it was a welcome change. Thanks for taking the time to lay it all out for us.

@miguelpedroza8036 4 года назад

Very clear, thanks a lot

@burtsuarez8237 4 года назад

Thank you sir! Now I should have the guts to flush my own water tank😊

@ratanshijavia2680 4 года назад

Video was excellent.

@atkeletga1442 4 года назад

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@jimmeyer9648 3 года назад

Thanks Man, Best video of all on flushing water heater. Will do it tomorrow morning.

@sellthesky4296 2 года назад

Awesome video. This is what RU-vid was meant for… a stepdad in your pocket. Thanks!

@rebeccajesinski1041 4 года назад

Best "how to do" video I have ever seen. Was so educational. Jack

@josephpaige3614 4 года назад

Best video explanation I've seen period. Answers the WHAT and the WHY clearly and in proper sequence.

@WordofAdviceTV 4 года назад

Thank you! Glad to hear the video was helpful!

@rekhamalani9995 4 года назад

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@gustavgans8513 4 года назад

That saddle valve is probably for a humidifier that sits in the air stream. It is usually fed with hot water.

@williamyeno2916 4 года назад

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@edwinheredia2791 5 лет назад

My brother you did a great job showing people how to drain the water heater excellent job.

@WordofAdviceTV 5 лет назад

Thank you! :)

@millikenway 5 лет назад

Nice and easy to follow steps. Every step has been explained in good detail. Thank you do much, from Toronto.

@WordofAdviceTV 5 лет назад

I'm glad to hear the video was easy to follow! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.

@TomokoAbe_ 4 года назад

I just turn off the main city water. it's a lot easier. turning on the hot water in a sink is a very good idea -- great video! Looks like you also have a tankless water heater. Tankless requires more maintenance--Now THOSE have to be professionally flushed; i.e., calling a plumber. that's why I never opted for tankless.

@pushpajayesh 3 года назад

Excellent video with all clear details 🙏👍. Just one quick clarification. During the final stages to stir up the sediments, you turned ON the cold water into the tank for 30 seconds and kept the hot water faucet in the sink ON too. I saw someone else in another video saying that at this time the hot water faucet in the sink should be turned OFF to build pressure enabling the tank to stir up the sediments. Please clarify

@JasonManson-x9c 10 месяцев назад

Very informative video and I like how you get a good visual on what you drain out of it. Pressure relief valves are not designed to be operated that way. They are safety devices and I wouldn't be using it that way. Honestly I prefer using a pump it's just faster and I feel like it really gets more sediment out

@alfredabbey6162 4 года назад

I did this a few years ago and it leaked through the relief valve, I tapped it a few times with a screw driver handle and flipped it open and shut a few times and it slowed to a drip. Had to put a coffee can under it and empty it about once a week it eventually stopped dripping but it took about 18 months. I’ll never mess with it again lol

@Carlos-ri9ix 4 года назад

Thanks for your video. It worked out fine. I replaced the pressure release valve as well.

@armandoramos1949 4 года назад

Thank you Sir for showing me the way to do this. You made it look so easy , and step by step helps alot. Thanks again and more power to you.

@gregnixon1296 4 года назад

Great video. Step by step with brief rationale. Thanks.

@averyalexander2303 4 года назад

Great information! If you are having problems with the drain valve plugging up every 5 seconds like I was you can get a full port ball drain valve like I did, it has a much larger hole and doesn't plug up nearly as badly, plus it's easier to use because it has a handle and it allows much more flow so the water heater drains a lot faster.