how much to drain for regular maintenam=nce of gas Water heater?


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Old 06-25-17, 07:18 AM
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how much to drain for regular maintenam=nce of gas Water heater?

We just replaced the gas water heater. I know that you should regularly drain some water out in order to limit the amount of sediment being deposited at the bottom of the heater.
My questions:
1) How often should you do this?
2) How much water should you remove from the tank?
3) Any other things to consider while doing this?
As always, thanks in advance.
 
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Old 06-25-17, 10:51 AM
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I drain off maybe a gallon on my water heater about 3 times a year.
 
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Old 06-27-17, 07:40 AM
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Thanks marksr.

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Old 06-27-17, 02:09 PM
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I leave the water turned on and open the drain valve and let it run until it runs clear and there are no more sediment chunks coming out.
 
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Dane's process is mine as well. Keep in mind this is a flush, as you allow fresh water to come in to maintain the level in the tank whereas a drain is actually turning off the intake and lowering the level, which is not what you want to do.
 
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Old 06-28-17, 09:18 AM
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Thanks again. I learned the correct term ("flush"), and got some technique tips.
 
 

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