http://heyzeus.org Life and times of Zeus and sometimes tech stuff. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:38:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://heyzeus.org/drain-your-water-heater-take-at-least-once-a-year/ http://heyzeus.org/drain-your-water-heater-take-at-least-once-a-year/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:54:51 +0000 Zeus http://heyzeus.org/drain-your-water-heater-take-at-least-once-a-year/ Our water heater is at least 17 years old, and it’s never been drained. I replaced both elements and thermostats and was not able to drain it, which lead to a draining via the element holes, not fun. I tried to suck out some of the sediment, but that was a bitch itself. I bet there’s about 4-5inches of sediment still in my water heater tank. I have so much sediment, you can open the drain valve and nothing comes out! Empty out your water heater tank at least once a year, it’s preventative maintenance!!
Update: Also, don’t turn on your water heater if it’s empty it’ll ruin the element and you’ll have to replace it again…I learned that the hard way!

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