EXTENDING THE LIFE OF YOUR WATERHEATER
Every four to six months drain three to five gallons of water from your
waterheater. You can do this by following these simple steps:
- Shut-off the cold water intake to the heater.
- Open a Hot water faucet on any level above the waterheater.
- Open the draw-off located at the bottom of your waterheater.
- Drain enough water so that the water will run clear and not rusty.
- Shut the draw-off that you just opened.
- Shut the hot water faucet that you opened.
- Turn back on the cold water intake.
- Run all the faucets in the house to they run clear and not rusty.
If you have never done this before and your waterheater is over 5 years old
then consult a plumber before doing the steps above.
John Salines
Owner and Operator
Aaron Plumbing, Heating and Contracting
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