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Water Heaters

Hot water, understood.

The maintenance that extends a tank's life, the warning signs worth acting on, and the decisions that come with age.

How to Flush a Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help Extend Its Life

Flushing sediment out of a tank water heater is one of the few maintenance tasks that measurably affects how long the tank lasts. Here is the order of operations, the reason behind each step, and the point where you should stop and call a professional.

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