Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Also, valve clogging would seem to be more likely lower in the tank where the sediments accumulate as they were in my tank. I should note that I really was only trying to express my experience in draining the tank, and not trying to express that I know anything else. That was the whole purpose of my initial opening of this chat. Last edited by mtdjed; 12-09-2019 at 11:38 PM. |
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Did you know that a tankless heater like those south of 44 require MORE Maintenance than a tank heater?
The maintenance is isolation of the heater via the valves below it and running vinegar through it by a pump for 30 minutes. Unlike Retired guy and most everyone I maintain my water heater. I am surprised that no one seems to be aware of this. With no maintenance expect less than13 years from one, with maintenance expect at least 20. |
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Open up the panel and remove and clean air intake filter. Reinstall and replace panel. The only thing that takes any effort at all is flushing out the heat exchanger. But if you do it while you have the recirc and input water filters removed you're already halfway there.
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Oh it is easy, it is even easier to maintain a tank heater. Consider this thread, the vast majority of posters had no idea maintenance is required at all. Most who offered advice had it wrong. To make matters worse some of these guys are engineers and should have known better..
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I actually had difficulty in draining my tank (First time in 12 years) due to the thickness of the sediment clogging the small gate valve. Actually had to open water inlet valve and close inside faucet to pressurize tank to expel the sediment to get the process to start draining. That issue and cautions of drain valve leaks persuaded me to change drain valve to a 3/4 inch ball valve . That will make future draining a snap. |
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I commend people who want to drain their water heater on a regular basis to increase efficiency and maintain it longer. If you do, I would recommend that you do it on a regular schedule, and be prepared to deal with a leaking valve it that happens. At a minimum, have a plastic or brass cap and washer available to screw onto the end of the drain valve to stop a leak. Also, it is important to periodically make sure that the T&P (temperature and pressure) relief valve is still operating by lifting the metal lever. This is especially important if you do not have an expansion tank. And, if you replace an old water heater, make sure that the contractor installs an expansion tank, even if you didn't have one on the old heater. It will help to maintain a safe and constant water pressure in your house.
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