On Jun 9, 5:12*pm, "jmcquown" > wrote:
> "merryb" > wrote in message
>
> ...> 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

Exactly! He flushed it more than once, but all seems good now.