How often should you flush your tankless water heater

From showering in the morning to running the dishwasher after dinner, homeowners rely on a steady supply of hot water every single day. However, most of us rarely give our water heaters much thought—until something goes wrong.

In this article, we’ll review why this approach needs to change, and what makes both a water heater flush and water heater maintenance so vital to your home’s water heater.

How do you flush a water heater?

The video below provides a step-by-step guide to flushing out sediment from your home’s water heater.

If you run into any issues—or want a plumbing professional to help you—be sure to call Wagner!

Should you drain your hot water heater every year?

Yes, but that’s really just the bare minimum.

You should really drain and flush your water heater twice-per-year: once in the spring, and then again in the fall. The reason why comes back to what a water heater is flushing out: minerals and sediment.

As tap water is brought into your water heater tank, it also brings along the natural mineral content of hard wat

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