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How to Drain a Water Heater

Emergency Plumbing Cary prepared document of how to drain water heater. We describe 4 methods to drain water heater like Water Heater Prep, Water Heater Flow, garden Hose Drainage and Water Heater Flushing. When you trust Emergency Plumbing Raleigh for leak detection and water heater leak repair services in Cary, Raleigh NC and surrounding areas, you are trusting experienced professionals with vast knowledge and experience in plumbing services. For more info. Call us at 919-796-9026 for your water heater repair & installation service in Cary, Raleigh NC or visit online at https://emergencyplumbingcary.com/raleigh/repair-services/water-heater-repair/

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How to Drain a Water Heater

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  1. How to Drain a Water Heater Method 1 - Water Heater Prep 1. Turn off your water heater.

  2. 2. Allow the water in the water heater to cool before continuing.

  3. Method 2 - Water Heater Flow 1. Turn the cold water intake valve off.

  4. 2. Turn on a hot water tap in your house to remove excess water in the pipes.

  5. 3. Open the pressure relief valve on the tank.

  6. Method 3 - Garden Hose Drainage 1. Find a very long garden hose.

  7. 2. Test the length of the hose before continuing.

  8. 3. Assess whether your water heater sits above or below ground level.

  9. 4. Connect the pump, if this is necessary.

  10. 5. Connect the garden hose to the water heater drain valve.

  11. 6. Allow the water to pump out or drain out completely.

  12. 7. Catch some of the water in a bucket, if the water is going to escape into a drain.

  13. Method 4 - Water Heater Flushing 1. Assess the water in the bucket for evidence of sediment.

  14. 2. Flush the water heater, if there is a large amount of sediment.

  15. 3. Disconnect the garden hose, flip the pressure switch and turn your gas intake or electricity intake back on.

  16. Contact us: Emergency Plumbing Cary Address: 1220 University Ct. Raleigh, NC 27606 Mobile No: 919-437-4408 Email ID: dustin@emergencyplumbingcary.com Website: https://emergencyplumbingcary.com

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