2 EASY WAYS To Flush/Drain WATER HEATERS! (Pro Plumber Tips For Flushing Your Water Heater GAS/ELEC)

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  @TheHonestCarpenter · 1 year ago · pinned

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  @michaelginsburg5878 · 4 years ago

  There is always one major problem with flushing/draining a water heater and that is the acutal drain valve used for above purpose. They are typically a hose bib type of valve and these all have a small orifice (about size of your pinky finder nail), This makes it very, very difficult to flush or especially drain the unit. This is especially true for older units that have a lot of built up sediment. As a retired GC whenever a new water was installed I had the plumber replace hose bib type drain valve with a &apos;full port ball valve&apos; which provides a full 3/4&quot; diameter opening for flushing/draining. Every 6 months I flush into blue 5 gal bucket a couple of times and thats it. If you wait a few minutes for sediment to settle in bucket you can see how much sediementf is removed.

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  @Ryan-ju4pn · 2 years ago

  For the gravity drain, another video showed a good idea I think. After the tank is empty, open the inlet valve for 10-20 seconds to agitate the sediment and then drain it into a bucket. Repeat until the water in the bucket appears clear.

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  @bugmandu1 · 4 years ago

  Done this before but, this video is a GREAT reminder of how to do it. Thanks. Sure miss my Dad. He always came and showed me how to DIY!!!

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  @joeschmo5710 · 2 years ago

  Hey man thanks for the great video. A new home owner here and this removed a lot of fear i had. For real, man, thank you from the bottom of my ❤.

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  @valkyrie4752 · 2 years ago

  You convinced me to do it myself on my 2-year-old Rheem 50 gallon unit. &nbsp;It came with a plastic handle that was so simple to turn after connecting my garden hose. &nbsp;It was a full 3/4&quot; opening. &nbsp;I did the power flush and crimped the garden hose a couple of times throughout the 15-20 minute process. &nbsp;Easy and remembered to write down the date in my owner&apos;s manual attached next to the water heater. &nbsp;Thanks for a great video!

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  @configuremakeinstall · 4 years ago

  Great vid. Would love to see one about anode inspection/replacement/maintenance

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  @BlakeCDMedia · 3 years ago

  Having grown up in Middleville, MI, I enjoyed the Bradford White callout.<br>Cheers and great video.

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  @adamjowers3215 · 2 years ago

  Best video I&apos;ve come across for guidance on how to do this for a gas water heater. &nbsp;Concise, well put together, and informative. &nbsp;Thank you!

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  @ac_tv2050 · 3 years ago

  Looks like the power flush is the best method and easier to do. Thanks!

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  @woodworksbygrampies1284 · 4 years ago

  Hola! 🖐 Excellent video, very useful information. I replaced my water heater about 6 - 7 years ago. The old one WAS SO HEAVY due to all the sediment that had settled, I had moved in shortly before the water heater went out. I now make sure to drain this one every six months, we have some really - extra &quot;hard&quot; water where I live (Southern California). I hope that a lot of people see this video and put this on their calendar just like changing batteries in smoke detectors, replacing filters in the refrigerator, etc. Take care and have a good one, Adios! 👊

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  @wayneyadams · 3 years ago

  I&apos;ve never heard of the power flush before. I will definitely use this because the stirring of the sediment should result in a more thorough cleaning.

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