[Gunny2403]

Once a year…I’m lazy so I pay 65$

[dougawhite]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

How about flushing tankless water heaters? This is my first experience with tankless and I was told to flush once a year.

I flush my gas tankless every year. Important to keep the pipes clean to speed up heat transfer.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You are correct that it can't hurt. But if you are paying Munn's to drain it every year, keep in mind that a new water heater costs $450 at Home Depot and it will last at least 10 years with no maintenance.

$450?, Once a year Lowes and sometimes Home Depot literally gives away hot water heaters that are discontinued. Last year we got one for my neighbor for $200 and we installed it ourselves.

[Rocksnap]

Bought a flush kit. So easy even a caveman could do it. Vinegar as the cleaning solution.

[Gfnorris]

We recently had ours flushed for the first time at the suggestion of our plumber. Evidently, extends the life of the heater. We won't do it yearly probably, but I can see where it may be good for the heater. We have a water filtration system so maybe we won't have as much sediment and mineral deposits???

[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

I can't recall a time in the past that I have had a water heater flushed. We have lived throughout the United States (different climates) and have had both electric and gas water heaters. I have never had one flushed. Curious if others do and if so, how often. Thanks.

Water heaters, gas and electric both should be flushed once a year. Easily done by opening valve at bottom of tank and running for a few minutes. The sludge that comes out is a combination of minerals and decaying anode rod. Replacing anode rod every 5 years is a great way to extend the life of your heater.

[easeonby]

Originally Posted by GreggC69

I can't recall a time in the past that I have had a water heater flushed. We have lived throughout the United States (different climates) and have had both electric and gas water heaters. I have never had one flushed. Curious if others do and if so, how often. Thanks.

I flush my electric water heater every month. I drain about 5 gallons out every month to remove the sediment that builds up.

[shut the front door]

Originally Posted by jimmy o

Water heaters, gas and electric both should be flushed once a year. Easily done by opening valve at bottom of tank and running for a few minutes. The sludge that comes out is a combination of minerals and decaying anode rod. Replacing anode rod every 5 years is a great way to extend the life of your heater.

Apparently you neglected to read the thread before replying.

[Michael G.]

Just be careful and make sure when you shout off the faucet on the tank.
no sediment is trapped in the washer valve.
If there is, it will cause a leak after you turn the valve off.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Just be careful and make sure when you shout off the faucet on the tank.
no sediment is trapped in the washer valve.
If there is, it will cause a leak after you turn the valve off.

Be careful? How?

[jimmy o]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Apparently you neglected to read the thread before replying.

Not sure what you’re insinuating. Original post asked about flushing water heaters, I answered.