5 Steps To A DIY
Gravity
Flush
The water heater is out of mind, out of sight until there’s no hot water OR water floods the house.
What Is Water Heater Gravity Flush?
Performing a Gravity Flush annually drains built-up sediment and debris within the tank prolonging the efficiency and lifespan of your water heater.
An essential plumbing appliance no less, but one prone to failure without crucial annual maintenance and/or preventive maintenance.
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5 Steps To A DIY Gravity Flush
Our experienced plumbers are happy to provide proper advice on water heater gravity flush, marking our services a second option to none.
Step 1 Gas: Turn shutoff valve OFF Electric: Unplug power cord. Disconnect water heater from the power source.
TurnWater source OFF
Step 2
Step 3 Drain the water. • Connect garden hose to the drain valve (drain to yard) • Turn drain valve ON • Turn T&P valve ON (allows water to drain faster as air escapes)
Step 4 Refill the tank water. • Turn drain valve OFF and disconnect the hose • Turn water supply ON • Tip: Keep T&P valve open allowing air to escape while filling with water. • Turn T&P valve OFF once water drips from valve
Step 3 Re-connect power source. Gas: Turn shutoff valve ON Electric: Plug power cord
To keep your water heater working efficiently and extend the life span of the tank from the initial 8-10 years to 15- or even 20-years, we recommend an annual preventive maintenance.
• High water pressure • Built-up calcium & sediment • Excessive corrosion debris • Faulty or Dying heating elements Common Water Heater failures are caused by:
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