Gas Hot Water Heater Drain Valve

Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93.

Gas hot water heater drain valve.

How to drain flush and refill your gas water heater. Electric water heater gas hot water heater power vent water heaters mobile home water heaters online rebate insta hot 100. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. Drain the tank.

Free delivery with 45 order. It s always a good idea to confirm the source of the water before assuming it s the drain valve though. The best and safest way to change your drain valve is when the hot water tank has been emptied. Flushing a hot water heater helps rid the tank of mineral deposits that collect during normal operations.

The minerals are dissolved in the. Water heater drain valves are used to drain the hot water from the tanks which is a common maintenance task done to remove built up sediment. Find water heater parts at lowe s today. You will need to shut off the power and gas if applicable supply before starting.

Set your store to see local availability. Even with the gas burner or electric heating elements turned off water in a water heater tank may remain scalding hot for hours moody warns. Smith water heater isolation valve. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors.

The process works best if you allow the water to cool for 12 to 24 hours although you can drain sooner if you wear protective clothing to avoid splashes. For pricing and availability.