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It depends on weather you are planing to be living there or moving out for the winter and if you plan to be running the heat all winter. That said you should, if you do not plan to heat the house/camp all winter, drain all the water lines. This includes shutting off the water heater and draining it. Put anti freeze in all the drain traps including the toilet. Use the non toxic antifreeze!
Just wanted to add this.
Yes, if you want to winterize the unit, close off the water supply to the unit, open the release valve, then hopefully you can attach a hose to the bottom drain valve and drain the tank. Leave both valves open.
You don't want water sitting in the tank, not moving (refreshing itself) for long periods of time.
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Where is the drain on a gas hot water heater?
Side of water heater, near bottom.
Need to replace hot water lines. Do you need to turn off the hot water heater if you shut off the main water line?
Yes. I would. If you are replacing the hot water lines, it is also a good time to drain the hot water heater and get rid of all the junk at the bottom of the hot water heater. That should be done once a year. Your hot water heater must be off when you do that, your hot water heater should be off when you drain your hot water heater. You will see boiler scale come out of your water heater. Leaving the boiler scale in your water heater makes it less efficient. It makes it harder to heat your water. It is the same as throwing money down the drain. If you want to give your money away, you should give it to the Salvation Army instead of the Utility Company.
If you open hot water valve on the hot water heater what would happen?
The hot water valve should always be open, so the hot water can exit the heater into the system. If your actually meaning opening the drain valve on the bottom of theater, the water in the heater will drain, starting with the hot water stored there, and then the cold water that is entering the tank to replace it will simplt flow out the bottom before being heated. Dpending on where the heater is located will denepnd on how much of a mess the ensuing flood will be.
Can a hot water heater pressure relief valve drain into a sewer line?
Not directly.
Can you drain a leaking hot water heater by running hot water in home?
No, you have to attach a garden hose to the fitting at the bottom of the tank. Often the tank will have sediment built up in it and the water will drain very slowly from this.
how can I fix the hot water problem without an plumber?
According to DIY on Hot Water Promblems if theres not enough water then you hit the reset button. If the water is too hot then change the temperature and reset. If you have a leaky heater then you need to replace the valve. If you have a rusty tank then you need to replace the water heater. If you have a noisy heater then you need to drain and flush the tank. If you have dirty water then drain and flush the tank and do it on a regular basis.
How do you drain water from 40 gallon hot water heater in my house?
At the bottom front edge, there should be a hose connection. Attach a garden hose to it and then open the valve. Because sediment can collect at the bottom of the heater, they can drain slow sometimes, but it should drain eventually. Turn the heater off before draining.
To flush the hot water heater do you need to drain all the water out?
It would help as most of the rust accumulates at the bottom of the tank.
Can you use the water drain valve of a hot water heater as a source of water for a washing machine or a laundry sink?
No, cold wter enters the water heater at the bottom of the tank, right where thee valve is.
How to Keep Your Water Heater Clean?
By Andreina Urdaneta A clean water heater will heat and maintain water better and last longer. Once a year, flush your water heater, and in extreme hard water areas, at least twice a year. If you feel up to the challenge, here are some tips to help you in a basic cleaning. 1 Turn the water heater and the cold water supply to the water heater off. 2 Hook a high-quality garden hose to the drain valve, and place the other end in an area where hot water will not cause damage. 5. Open the drain valve. 6. Disconnect the cold water pipe on the top of the water heater. This step will let air into the water heater so it will drain. When the water heater is empty, close the drain. 8. Pour tile cleaner into the cold water, leave for a couple of hours and drain the detergent out of the tank. 10. Reconnect the cold water supply to the water heater. Open the cold water valve and let the water heater flush for a couple minutes. 12. Close the drain valve and open the hot water faucet nearest to the tank, and let the water heater fill. 13. When water starts to come out of that faucet, reopen the drain and let the water heater continue to rinse. After all the air is out of the water heater, turn it back on. Take care of your water heater, and it will take care of you. If you keep ignoring the task, your water heater may just leave you in the cold.
How do you drain water from the hot water tank faucet?
If electric shut off the current to the elements, if gas shut off the gas valve. Open a hot water faucet to give it air, open the drain valve on the bottom of the heater.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
