Cleaning Gas Water Heater

Take a water hose and attach it to the drain valve.

Cleaning gas water heater.

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. Open a hot water tap close. Once the water has drained close the valve. Allow the tank to drain completely flushing out flakes of mineral deposits along with the cooled water.

Next unthread the nuts or screws securing the burner plate itself. Wipe the hot water heater down with a dry cloth to get rid of as much. 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. Before you begin be sure to unplug the water heater s power cord and shut off the gas supply.

How to clean a hot water heater. Run the hose end to a basin where you can collect hot water. Unthread the nut to detach the burner supply tube from the gas or control valve. Turn off the hot water heater.

Remove the temperature pressure release valve and screw in the vacuum adapter. Use the crevice. If necessary unthread any mounting screws and remove the burner access cover.