Master Plumber Shows You How to Drain a Gas Water Heater

Step by step instructions on how to drain your gas water heater. Draining your water heater will clear out some of the debris and sediment from mineral build up.
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[@mrnoedahl]

Thank you so much for answering my question. I have an older hot water heater that I have not maintained so I should not bother. You saved me some time and hassle. Thank you again.

[@sharoncc9192]

I couldn't see what you did to turn the burner back on.

[@NaeDeen]

Thank you!!

[@rkgsd]

25 year old A.O. Smith and it's never been drained. I'm afraid to know what's inside it but it still makes hot water

[@jcblanc7446]

Well I m not handyman at ALL ….but you did a great jobs to explaining the process and I did well so thx you

[@garrywashington6495]

When do you turn back on the cold water before or after you relight the pilot?

[@jomcginn2100]

thanks. draining mine tomorrow. good refresher vid from last year.

[@Gonzo7v]

When do you turn the water back on?

[@missmouse20]

Question here please. My 50 gallon tank has 8 year warranty, I'm on the 9th year. I've never drained it until now. I agitated the bottom many times and finally got the tank to run clear. Problem is inside hot water is still off colour. I live in Vancouver, BC for location. Every plumber says I need a new tank. Is there more I can do?

[@zachsteenbergen7411]

No buy a new one

[@DaSalsaNBachataHo]

Do you have to open the relief valve during the draining process?

[@mrnoedahl]

Yes. Or open a hot water faucet just as he did.

[@bryanwilson3259]

no no no no

[@smartpig2386]

terrible video.