How to Drain a Water Heater

Última atualização em July 20, 2020

10 - 20 minutos

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Introdução

To keep your water heater running in tip-top shape, you need to drain it about once a year to prevent excess sediment and mineral deposits from building up and settling in the tank, as well as on the heating elements, which can decrease efficiency.

You can also use this guide if you’re replacing a water heater, which will need to be completely drained before removing the old one.

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Passo 1 How to Drain a Water Heater

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Begin by locating the control panel of your water heater, which is often placed toward the bottom of the tank on the front.
Turn the control knob to the "Off" position.

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Passo 2

If you have a gas water heater, turn off the valve on the incoming gas line to shut off the flow of gas.

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Passo 3

Shut off the cold water line going to the water heater.

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Passo 4

Turn on the hot water at a nearby faucet and leave it running to relieve any pressure in the tank and vent the water heater as it drains.

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Passo 5

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Locate the drain valve on your water heater, which is placed at the bottom of the tank. Yours may look different than what's pictured, sometimes looking like a traditional garden hose spigot
There may already be a drain hose attached to the drain valve that leads to a nearby drain. If not, you can connect a garden hose to the drain valve and drain the water to a nearby floor drain or sink.
To begin draining your water heater, open up the drain valve by rotating the knob counter-clockwise.
If you're just performing maintenance, simply let the water drain for five minutes or so to flush out any sediment buildup.

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Conclusão

Once complete, be sure to close the drain valve all the way and turn the water line back on, as well as the gas/electricity and the water heater itself. If you drained the tank completely, wait until it’s full again before turning the water heater back on.

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