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First, disconnect energy supply, IE. Electric breaker, Gas valve.
Locate drain valve at bottom of water heater, connect garden hose to valve.
Run water hose to drain adequate to accept a lot of water at once, must be lower than drain valve on water heater or if it's not an issue where you live simply run hose to somewhere outside where hot water isn't going to cause a problem (watch flower beds, children, pets getting too close etc. Weight the end of the hose so it doesn't flop around uncontrolled.
Now just leave the water valve turned ON and ope the drain valve. Water will enter the top ,exit the bottom. This is a flush. If you have hard water with no water filters and your water heater's quite old this might not be accomplishing much.
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How do I turn off my water heater?
To turn off your water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow to the heater.
How do you turn off your water heater?
To turn off your water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water supply to the heater.
How can I turn off the water to the water heater?
To turn off the water to the water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water pipe leading into the water heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water supply.
Should you turn off the water heater when the water is turned off?
Yes, it is recommended to turn off the water heater when the water is turned off to prevent damage to the heater and save energy.
How can I turn off the water supply to the water heater?
To turn off the water supply to the water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water pipe leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow.
How can I turn off my electric water heater?
To turn off your electric water heater, locate the circuit breaker that controls the water heater and switch it to the "off" position. This will cut off power to the water heater and stop it from heating water.
How do I turn off the water to the hot water heater?
To turn off the water to the hot water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow.
How can I turn off my water heater?
To turn off your water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water supply line leading to the heater. Turn the valve clockwise to shut off the water flow to the heater. Additionally, you can switch off the power to the water heater by flipping the corresponding breaker in your electrical panel.
Should I turn off the gas water heater when the water is turned off?
Yes, it is recommended to turn off the gas water heater when the water is turned off to prevent damage to the heater and ensure safety.
How do I turn off the cold water supply to the water heater?
To turn off the cold water supply to the water heater, locate the shut-off valve on the cold water pipe connected to the water heater. Turn the valve clockwise to close it and stop the flow of cold water to the heater.
How do I turn off the gas on my water heater?
To turn off the gas on your water heater, locate the gas shut-off valve near the unit and turn it clockwise to close it. This will stop the flow of gas to the water heater.
How can I turn off an electric water heater?
To turn off an electric water heater, locate the circuit breaker panel in your home and find the breaker labeled for the water heater. Flip the breaker to the "off" position to shut off power to the water heater.
