Gas Hot Water Heater Drain Valve

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Gas hot water heater drain valve.

Flushing a hot water heater helps rid the tank of mineral deposits that collect during normal operations. Find water heater parts at lowe s today. Set your store to see local availability. Smith water heater isolation valve.

Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. The process works best if you allow the water to cool for 12 to 24 hours although you can drain sooner if you wear protective clothing to avoid splashes. It s always a good idea to confirm the source of the water before assuming it s the drain valve though.

Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors. Either wait overnight for the water to cool before proceeding or take extreme caution to drain the scalding hot water away from where it may cause harm. Whirlpool water heater tune up kit. How to drain flush and refill your gas water heater.

Drain the tank. For pricing and availability. Free delivery with 45 order. The best and safest way to change your drain valve is when the hot water tank has been emptied.

Water heater drain valves are used to drain the hot water from the tanks which is a common maintenance task done to remove built up sediment. Even with the gas burner or electric heating elements turned off water in a water heater tank may remain scalding hot for hours moody warns.