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Old 12-09-2023, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The price is way too high. This is an easy DIY or handyman project. No need for a plumber. Also, the Rheem manual does not recommend flushing out a hot water tank. If it is a Rheem, read your manual.

Note that I recently had Mike Scott Plumbing provide and install a new garbage disposal for $240, total price for materials and labor. The Home Depot price for the disposal alone was $117.
just checked my manual for RHeem re: maintenance and it says to drain a few gallons out monthly. not necessary to drain whole tank.