How To Flush Your Hot Water Heater

When it comes to doing household chores, flushing your hot water heater is easy to overlook. I know I never thought about doing it until Jeremy included it in his truly handy home maintenance checklist.

But regularly flushing out your hot water heater is an important task. Getting rid of the gunk and mineral deposits that accumulate will help your hot water heater run more efficiently as well as prolong its life, saving you money in the long run.

After living in my home for several years, I figured my hot water heater was due for a flush and decided to tackle this chore. Fortunately, it turned out to be super easy. Excluding the time I was waiting for the water in the tank to cool, it took me all of about 20 minutes.

I documented the process as I did it, just in case you need to do likewise. Maybe this post will inspire you to finally knock this to-do off your list this weekend.

Here’s how:

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