Cleaning Gas Water Heater

Open the drain valve at the bottom of the hot water heater tank.

Cleaning gas water heater.

Before you begin be sure to unplug the water heater s power cord and shut off the gas supply. Next unthread the nuts or screws securing the burner plate itself. Shut off the gas or electricity to the water heater and open a hot water faucet and let it run full blast for about 10 minutes to reduce the water temperature in the tank. Once the water has drained close the valve.

How to clean a hot water heater. Wipe the hot water heater down with a dry cloth to get rid of as much. Use the crevice. Open the drain valve after unscrewing the water supply line and allow sufficient time for the water to drain out of the heater into the basin.

Allow the tank to drain completely flushing out flakes of mineral deposits along with the cooled water. Attach the shop vacuum hose and fire up the vacuum. If there is a thick layer of dust or dirt on your hot water heater use a shop vac to take off as much dust as possible. Remove the temperature pressure release valve and screw in the vacuum adapter.

Run the hose end to a basin where you can collect hot water. Open a hot water tap close. Unthread the nut to detach the burner supply tube from the gas or control valve.