Water Heater Safety

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Water Heater Safety Tip

If steam or boiling water ever comes out of the valve or the hot water faucets, shut the heater off at once. If you ever hear a rumbling sound, assume the heater is overheating and turn it off.

Water Temperature

If temperature is a problem on a gas heater, check that the temperature control is on and is set correctly (normally 160�- a little lower if there's no dishwasher). If you suspect a faulty control, test it by opening a hot water faucet for 3 minutes. If the heater doesn't turn on, reset the control to a lower temperature and test again. If it still fails, have it replaced.

Draining and Flushing the Tank

  1. Turn off the gas or electricity.
  2. Close the cold water valve.
  3. Attach a hose to the drain valve, to route water into a floor drain or outdoors.
  4. Open the drain valve and open one hot water faucet somewhere in the house to let in air.
  5. When all water has drained, turn the cold water valve on and off until the water from the drain looks clear.
  6. Close the drain valve and the hot water faucet, open the cold water valve and restore power.

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