Cleaning Gas Water Heater

Open the drain valve at the bottom of the hot water heater tank.

Cleaning gas water heater.

Use the crevice. Unthread the nut to detach the burner supply tube from the gas or control valve. Next unthread the nuts or screws securing the burner plate itself. Shut off the gas or electricity to the water heater and open a hot water faucet and let it run full blast for about 10 minutes to reduce the water temperature in the tank.

Open a hot water tap close. Open the drain valve after unscrewing the water supply line and allow sufficient time for the water to drain out of the heater into the basin. Wipe the hot water heater down with a dry cloth to get rid of as much. Take a water hose and attach it to the drain valve.

If necessary unthread any mounting screws and remove the burner access cover. If there is a thick layer of dust or dirt on your hot water heater use a shop vac to take off as much dust as possible. Turn off the hot water heater. Allow the tank to drain completely flushing out flakes of mineral deposits along with the cooled water.

Once the water has drained close the valve. Before you begin be sure to unplug the water heater s power cord and shut off the gas supply. Remove the temperature pressure release valve and screw in the vacuum adapter.