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Old 07-16-2021, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RedChariot View Post
Do all hot water heaters need to be descaled or just the tankless kind?
Most people don't do any maintenance on a tank type water heater. You can flush out a tank type water heater, but there is always a risk that you will create a leak in the drain valve. The Rheem manual "suggests" that you drain a small amount of water every month or so but doesn't recommend a complete flushing. I have never done any maintenance on a tank water heater, but some people do.