To completely drain a water heater, turn off the circuit breaker (for an electric water heater) or gas valve (for a gas water heater), connect a hose to the drain valve, close the cold water valve that fills the water heater, open a hot water faucet in the house, open the water hea...
The thermostat on a gas hot water heater is usually found near the bottom of the tank. Other sources I ran across said you could get away with just setting your thermostat to “Pilot.” I decided to be extra safe and turned it off completely. If you turn your hot water heater off, a...
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Learn how to turn on a water heater right here, whether you have a gas or electric installation. Turning on a hot water heater is easy for a novice, just follow these instructions.
You can change the water heater temperature by adjusting the thermostat. Heating mechanism: Electric water heaters have heating elements inside the tank to heat the water. A gas water heater uses a burner and chimney system instead. Drain valve: Located near the bottom of the exterior housing, ...
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’...
Because tankless models can last as long as 20 years, it’s good to know how to drain a water heater to get the most from your investment. Steps to Drain a Tankless Water Heater Turn off the tankless water heater power source. For gas, shut off the main gas valve. For electric, turn...
When the electrical hook up is complete, check that the water heater’s drain valve is closed and if not, close it. Next, fill the appliance with water by opening the valve that supplies the appliance.Important:Do not restore power to the water heater until the appliance is completely fille...
Allow the water to drain from the tank. By taking these measures, you can help mitigate the impact of a water heater leak on your home and property – but don’t try it if the water is still hot, or you don’t have professional plumbing experience. ...