"merryb" > wrote in message
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> Watching a home improvement show this morning, and they were talking
> about doing this yearly. I don't ever remember hearing that this is
> one of those odd jobs that need to be done. Husband is outside doing
> it now, and ICK! The rust & sediment build up is amazing. Is this
> something you all do? If not, it might be a good idea!
>
>
It was suggested to me by a neighbor, who had to have her water heater
replaced, flushing the water heater once a year is a very good idea. It
doesn't take much to do it. A garden hose. Turn off the heater then attach
the hose and open the spigot. Let it drain out through the hose, into the
yard or down the driveway. Then shut the spigot on the water heater. Let
the tank fill back up from your water supply. It only takes a few hours but
you might want to take a shower before you do this

Jill in Southernmost SC