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Default OT- Flushing out your hot water heater?

merryb wrote:
> 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!
>
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I do it once a year, or so and there is always sediment in the bottom of
the tank. I have a water heater - not a hot water heater. If I already
had hot water why would I need to heat it?