I f you’ve never flushed your hot water heater, or haven’t done it in years, you could be in for a nasty surprise—in the form of sediment build-up. One sign of excessive sed ...

Step 1: Shut off the cold water supply on the top of the water heater. Step 2: Next, disconnect the power to the water heater or shut off the gas supply. The water inside the tank will be hot, so ...

Drain the water heater to improve efficiency and avoid future problems One key task homeowners often overlook is draining and ...