wow and to think I was using my AC Tube to suck it through the bottom pipe that you open up to let the water out. I mean, it still worked but this is nice too! I was amazed though how much I got out. The only thing I slightly regret is making sure I reclosed my sinks in the house as this had introduced air in the water lines but it all came back to normal.
I probably fix or replace at least 5 hot water heaters a month, and this is a great concept. Do be warned that on older heaters, where this sediment has had alot of time to build up, this can result in the water heater leaking because the sediment will plug up little corrosion holes. If you clean your water heater annually then you won't have this problem. Take care of your stuff, folks.
@@amb7247 I hate to give you a political answer but it depends on: the amount of minerals in your water: whether or not you have city or well water: if you have well water, is it an artisian well. As a general rule, I would personally recommend every two to five years depending on the above factors….but I’m not a plumber, just a human with well water.
This is probably the best, most realistic and safe way to clean out the sediment. Never thought about using my wet/dry vac to do this job through the lower element hole. I'm going to try this method the next time I drain my water heater. Great video.
Thanks Ivan for watching and for the kind comments. Please check out my video on the Corro-Protec electrical anode rod installation. I'm hoping that will help, if, you are cleaning out the tank due to sediment and stinky water. Dean
I've done this a few years ago. Somehow this water heater is over 20+ years old...maintenance really works. 95% of people will have this issue but end up replacing because they are not willing to do this..
Thanks for viewing Tony. Check out my video on the product review for Corro-Protect. I got rid of the bad smell since I installed the electrified anode rod.
Great idea for creating an adaptor out of cardboard & duct tape! Thanks for sharing! Sure wish I could save your video to my "Fix Stuff" play list. Could you please enable the SAVE option?
So much gunk... how long did it take for the build up for this? I want to clean up the tank before it starts smelling funky😃😃 As usual another good video
Mukthesh, my friend, thanks for viewing and commenting. This tank is at least 11 years old and had never been drained or cleaned. I found that for us, having tapped into an artesian well, we have so many minerals, apparently, this tank was so full that a simple drain wasn't ever going to fully fix it. After I simply drained the tank, the smell came back within a week. I'm hoping this fix lasts a good long time, but if not, I'll do it again.
You can access the inner tank of a gas water heater by removing the gas control unit (sometimes called gas control valve, or simply "gas control"). The gas control unit IS NOT the main shut-off, and you should definitely turn off your gas shut-off (somewhere near the gas flex pipe that feeds to most gas water heaters). The gas control unit is almost always mounted on the lower exterior side of your water heater, about a foot up from the base of the water heater, and it has the pilot control button, sometimes a manual igniter button, and the temperature settings (sometimes referred to as a thermostat) that often displays general heat settings with letters A,B,C. There are plenty of "How To" / DIY vids on RUclips and unless you are already VERY familiar with removing the gas control, I highly recommend that you watch several of those vids and read lots of comments before taking this job on - it's a tad easier (IMO) than pulling the lower element, BUT it is after all, GAS, so give due respect for remove/replace protocols as you would with working on the electricals for an electric water heater.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE WATER HEATER BREAKER. Tell all members of your household to NOT turn anything on or off while you are working on the water heater. Also keep sensitive electronics isolated during electrical work; it is not only safety, you can seriously damage electronics with a power surge.
wow and to think I was using my AC Tube to suck it through the bottom pipe that you open up to let the water out. I mean, it still worked but this is nice too! I was amazed though how much I got out.
The only thing I slightly regret is making sure I reclosed my sinks in the house as this had introduced air in the water lines but it all came back to normal.
Fantastic video. Very easy to understand and concise. You have a gift for teaching. Thank you.
Thank you for viewing. Hope you subscribe and check out my video on the Coro-Protec anode rod. Dean
I probably fix or replace at least 5 hot water heaters a month, and this is a great concept. Do be warned that on older heaters, where this sediment has had alot of time to build up, this can result in the water heater leaking because the sediment will plug up little corrosion holes. If you clean your water heater annually then you won't have this problem. Take care of your stuff, folks.
Good point
@@PilotViewProductions do you recommend doing this every 6 months or 1 year?
@@amb7247 I hate to give you a political answer but it depends on: the amount of minerals in your water: whether or not you have city or well water: if you have well water, is it an artisian well. As a general rule, I would personally recommend every two to five years depending on the above factors….but I’m not a plumber, just a human with well water.
This is probably the best, most realistic and safe way to clean out the sediment. Never thought about using my wet/dry vac to do this job through the lower element hole. I'm going to try this method the next time I drain my water heater. Great video.
Thanks Ivan for watching and for the kind comments. Please check out my video on the Corro-Protec electrical anode rod installation. I'm hoping that will help, if, you are cleaning out the tank due to sediment and stinky water. Dean
I've done this a few years ago. Somehow this water heater is over 20+ years old...maintenance really works. 95% of people will have this issue but end up replacing because they are not willing to do this..
Great idea, I will never forget this trick. Thanks
@@y-med8880 water heater companies hate this trick! Lol
This is a great video. Thanks for sharing!
Very clear steps and nice narration. Great job thank you!
Thanks for watching
I do the same EXACT steps every year. My tank (also an A.O.) is turning 20 years old this year :)
Thanks for viewing Tony. Check out my video on the product review for Corro-Protect. I got rid of the bad smell since I installed the electrified anode rod.
thanks for the tip...luckily, smell has not been an issue for me.
Excellent video. Thanks you Sr
how was there still power even though you flipped off the power on the switches?
No power. Just enough residual pressure pushing the water and sediment out.
Great idea for creating an adaptor out of cardboard & duct tape! Thanks for sharing! Sure wish I could save your video to my "Fix Stuff" play list. Could you please enable the SAVE option?
Sorry I don't know how to 'enable' save as I have never 'disabled' it.
Why not go through plastic drain, replace it with a nicer brass drain when done?
Cause the title was not hot water tank vacuuming and drain upgrade
So much gunk... how long did it take for the build up for this? I want to clean up the tank before it starts smelling funky😃😃 As usual another good video
Mukthesh, my friend, thanks for viewing and commenting. This tank is at least 11 years old and had never been drained or cleaned. I found that for us, having tapped into an artesian well, we have so many minerals, apparently, this tank was so full that a simple drain wasn't ever going to fully fix it. After I simply drained the tank, the smell came back within a week. I'm hoping this fix lasts a good long time, but if not, I'll do it again.
Does this apply only to electric heaters?
No but you need to take different precautions with gas heaters when shutting it off. Please check your owners manual before attempting. Dean
How to do this on a gas water heater?
You can access the inner tank of a gas water heater by removing the gas control unit (sometimes called gas control valve, or simply "gas control"). The gas control unit IS NOT the main shut-off, and you should definitely turn off your gas shut-off (somewhere near the gas flex pipe that feeds to most gas water heaters). The gas control unit is almost always mounted on the lower exterior side of your water heater, about a foot up from the base of the water heater, and it has the pilot control button, sometimes a manual igniter button, and the temperature settings (sometimes referred to as a thermostat) that often displays general heat settings with letters A,B,C. There are plenty of "How To" / DIY vids on RUclips and unless you are already VERY familiar with removing the gas control, I highly recommend that you watch several of those vids and read lots of comments before taking this job on - it's a tad easier (IMO) than pulling the lower element, BUT it is after all, GAS, so give due respect for remove/replace protocols as you would with working on the electricals for an electric water heater.
@@fasolagri2115 I am going to try removing the faucet and vaccuum through there maybe
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS SHUT OFF THE WATER HEATER BREAKER. Tell all members of your household to NOT turn anything on or off while you are working on the water heater. Also keep sensitive electronics isolated during electrical work; it is not only safety, you can seriously damage electronics with a power surge.