How to Drain & Flush a Hot Water Tank | Repair and Replace
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Күн бұрынHow do I remove sediment from my hot water tank? In this episode of Repair and Replace, Vance shows how to do a deep flush of a water heater. Also you'll learn what to do if the tank isn't draining properly. Without regular tank flushes, sediment can accumulate on the bottom of the tank and can act as an insulator, reducing the efficiency of the water heater.
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*Note* To do a backflush make sure you open the cold water, not the hot water tap as shown at 2:46.
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00:00 Intro
00:56 What You'll Need
01:07 Disconnect the Water Heater
02:19 Water Not Draining?
03:10 Flush the Tank
03:50 Refill the Tank
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@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
*NOTE* At 2:47 the hot water handle is opened. This is an error and the cold water handle should have been opened instead. When filming these videos we often film multiple takes at different times and the pieces are edited together afterwards. During the backflushing shot we did what visually looked best on camera (moving the closest handle) while not realizing it was the wrong handle (which not would result in any water flowing). This wasn't noticed until after filming was complete.
@UncleFjester 2 жыл бұрын
So take down the video and reshoot it!
@schutzhund3933 2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
@@UncleFjester Thanks for watching. Removing the video would mean it would lose all interactions, comments, and views and that is something you don't get back. For a reshoot, the error would have to more significant than the difference between the hot and cold handles. This is something that someone can figure out and is why we put this note.
@davedavenport8176 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I saw that was going to comment as if you are back flushing and of course have the water to the tank off then use the hot water to supply water back words well oops 😬 not going to work. It would be a good idea to make sure a faucet is open on the hot side to allow the water into the tank.
@docbrown6550 2 жыл бұрын
I and my brother that lives next door to me built our homes at the same time. We put in the same identical hot water heaters, ( Electric & the same Brand ) I had to replace mine after 15 years, my brothers hot water tank is still going strong seven years later. The only difference in our hot water tanks is I flushed mine every year, my brother has never flushed his. The plumber that helped me change it asked me on the phone how much have I flushed it out through the years, I asked him why was that a factor, he explained that water heaters that have been changed by him the majority were changed had been flushed out on a regular basis. I stopped flushing mine. Both my brother and I are on the same well water also, sharing a deep 600 ft deep well.
@JosueM81 3 жыл бұрын
This video is the only one that tells you that you might need to back flush. I greatly appreciate that and Great work in the video tutorial!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh, we're glad that you found these details helpful! We try to make all our videos detailed and thorough!
@JosueM81 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply ...and for that reason is why I subscribed!
@petermartinez5573 3 жыл бұрын
The best flushing video I have seen on KZfaq. Exact and to the point.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter! We try to keep this same format to all of our videos. The goal is to provide the direct instructions but make sure the "why" is covered as well.
@michaelb7691 Жыл бұрын
The best tutorial on flushing I've seen on KZfaq
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're just happy to help!
@melaniemarks6359 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Explains everything needed in a fraction of the time. Thank You.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Melanie, we're glad that you found it helpful!
@bdcher01 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As others have said, you provide more helpful advice than other guides. And your explanations are very clear and helpful. The cross-sections views are really great.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Boris, we try to make sure every video is straight forward and informative!
@howdareyou41 2 жыл бұрын
First step: install a drain in your basement floor
@levimust4479 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video- thanks! I get parts and supplies from Amre all the time- they are awesome! Knowledgeable staff and fast delivery and I love to support a local company.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Levi for your kind words, we're just happy to help in-store or here on KZfaq!
@totallyunmemorable 2 жыл бұрын
I've been putting off learning how to do this for years (okay, decades). THANKS!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're just happy to help!
@ErikS308 2 жыл бұрын
The back flush with a washing machine advice may have just saved me over $650. My hot water was slow and had low pressure and about a year ago I drained my 16 year old electric HWH. Well that drain was iffy and the low pressure issues came back. The drain valve was clogged and nothing could flow. By putting a washing machine line on a hose, opening a valve in the house and backflushing the tank I was able to get it flowing and flushed. Crud came out and my hot water pressure is like new! Maybe I can get another 5 years out of my HWH now. Yay!! Remember if you do it to open a valve in the home to allow the back flowing water a place to go and to then drain your tank. It took doing it three times on my old HWH.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad that the backflushed worked!! Best of luck that you get a few more years out of your water heater!
@hemayetahmed8961 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amre Supply for such good video !
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Hemayet, we're glad you found it helpful!
@barrywhitten8521 4 жыл бұрын
I hooked my line to my washer supply hose to back flush it and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Barry, we're glad that tip worked for you!
@ErikS308 2 жыл бұрын
Same! The greatest DIY tip I have gotten in a while.
@heatherfork9977 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I liked your clear explanations and step-by-step advice. Going to try this now!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Heather! We're glad you found the video helpful!
@hellothere1086 3 жыл бұрын
What about my video
@RRaucina 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the correct method. I change my electric heaters to a ball valve, full port. I have had to run wire or a 3/8 " water line inside to agitate the sediment. Also for the thrifty, turn off the water heater and have a bath before the flush.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We're glad to hear that you also made the upgrade to the ball valve! Cheers
@k.hendrickson8735 Жыл бұрын
You’re smart. Can you come to our house and do this to our Rheem HWHr? We tried to do this guy’s flush today because our current 1 yr. old Rheem replaced an ONLY 4 YR. OLD Rheem still under Warranty that totally crapped out (And WHAT a song and dance getting this accomplished through Rheem🎵 ☹️) Gawd - What a pain-in-the-….. plumbing is.
@florida2474 8 ай бұрын
This video saved me from a costly flood. I was able to stop the leaking water heater and drain it correctly. Thank you!
@AmreSupply 8 ай бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad to hear that the video helped you!
@KeepPrayingCA 3 ай бұрын
Why or what caused it to leak? Sorry if dumb question
@agentsuperargo5023 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen some videos unprofessionally rushed trying to show what you just did....This was more understanding and helpful. Thank you, everything worked out well.👍
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're just glad people are finding these videos helpful!
@danm8747 2 жыл бұрын
First video I’ve seen showing to use a washer hose to clear the line!!! Genius!! I have a ton of problems with high calcium in appliances and this trick may help.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. We're glad that you found it helpful. There is another option that can help in the future. Many people have found it helpful to install a full port 3/4" ball valve. This is shown in this video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK1zmM1-2LGyiGg.html
@PoeLemic 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us how to flush our water heaters. I plan to do this, since I have some time -- because of being unemployed during Corona Virus. Good way to save money and protect the unit.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Poe! We're glad that you found the video helpful! If you're curious we have many more videos on our channel. Here's one on Multimeters and Electricity Basics kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMWdnMqU2cfDeac.html
@melissadorozynski8083 3 жыл бұрын
Straight and to the point. Thank you
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Melissa!
@oliviergagnon4130 3 жыл бұрын
Well done video. Clear and full of details. Thanks
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Olivier, we're glad you found the video clear and informative!
@GlennG514 3 жыл бұрын
Merci ! Excellent video .....just finished flushing and your video proved to be of immense assistance....now I can impress my friends !
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Glenn! We're glad that the video helped you out!
@H.pylori 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Love the step by step explanation.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad that you found the steps helpful!
@hyperlinkguerrilla Жыл бұрын
I watched several videos to get multiple viewpoints. This video was an excellent place to sum up what I'd learned. It was consistent with others while short and to the point.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're just happy to help!
@jeffreywall4818 2 жыл бұрын
Our hot water heater [HWH] had not been flushed for more years than I want to admit. Following the directions in this video I got next to no where. Blowing cold water in from the washing machine cold water point 6 times into the HWH didn’t do the trick. So I shut off the HWH drain valve and let my drain hose [laid outside the house] drain until empty. Then I stood on a ladder and using a funnel that fit inside the hose shut off valve on the end of it - I filled the hose with white vinegar. When the hose was full, I shut off the valve on the end of the hose and reconnected it to the cold water hose for the washing machine. I then turned on the cold water to pressurize that hose, opened the valve at the end of the drain hose and then the drain valve on the HWH. In this sashion I blew about a pint of vinegar into the HWH. I did this twice and now the sediment has been disolved enough that water is flowing strongly out of the drain hose.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! We try to give enough information to point people in the right direction but there are always cases that are more difficult than others. It's not surprising that after so many years without any flush that it took vinegar to help dissolve the sediment. Cheers.
@1041992 2 жыл бұрын
Tank Water Heater is very conveniently , I truly recommend !!!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@fazalsyed2155 2 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 very professionally done and explained Thank you
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@just_in_time5518 7 ай бұрын
Great quick how to! Saved me 👍. Thanks! 😊
@AmreSupply 7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@guardingheroes 2 жыл бұрын
Detailed perfectly on both electric and gas water heaters. Thank you for this video. Greatly appreciate it.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Madelyn, we're glad that you found the video helpful!
@guardingheroes 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply you saved me 😊
@k.hendrickson8735 Жыл бұрын
Did NOT go so smoothly for us.
@SeriousKeto 8 ай бұрын
Fantastic video. Thank you so much!
@AmreSupply 8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@karnvirsinghcheema6066 9 ай бұрын
Very useful & to the point video. Thanks
@AmreSupply 9 ай бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@Arlucity Жыл бұрын
THank you for making me look like a Hoss with the wife and kids, this was easy and very informative. Thank you again, liked and subbed
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful, and thank you for the subscription!
@wtp5 Жыл бұрын
An ideal instructional. Thank you.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@MiguelHernandez-rw4xu 2 жыл бұрын
Both clear and concise video
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alegnalg 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much... your videos are excellent!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help out!
@timcarney285 2 жыл бұрын
Tip: Remove aerators from faucets before this! Return after you have filled tank and flushed out lines a bit.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that is a solid tip!
@Tommy_Boy. 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! 👍 Thanks for the excellent info!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@robertelias3431 2 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation. Thank you.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Robert!
@dougmorissette459 2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doug!
@JK-fq2hw 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT PIECE OF INFORMATION, EXCELLENT
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
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@kchevere7529 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video you saved me big money
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad the the video helped you out!
@bensdemosongs 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this vid and the other one about replacing the pressure release valve- mine was dripping. Great info.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're just glad that the videos are helping!
@sageoliver3255 2 жыл бұрын
Best video ever thanks!!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@juhdah2146 Жыл бұрын
It took me a few hours to fine something useful. Thanks!
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@007D3VIN Ай бұрын
Great video! 👍
@AmreSupply Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ubencenaomicaceresbermudez3729 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!🤙
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@abcd1357924681 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Clear instructions. Able to flush my water heater.👍
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sairam! We're glad that the video helped you out!
@christopherjimenez6356 2 жыл бұрын
What is the reason a water heater should be flushed?
@christopherjimenez6356 2 жыл бұрын
My shower is coming out a yellowish brown color, would flushing it fix that?
@Papastomper 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and showed me what I was doing wrong. Thank you
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad that it was helpful!
@drive8892 Жыл бұрын
Best video of all time
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we're glad you found it helpful!
@tyronekitchens4245 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much.Very detail
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Tyrone!
@nav5897 2 жыл бұрын
Very detailed thanks for sharing
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!!
@johnlennon1049 2 жыл бұрын
Good information. Thanks!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@theopinions47 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you caught that because I was about to correct you myself. That would be problematic. I generally fill up the tank and listen to know that it’s filled. Than I plugged the hot water heater on and let it heat up some for about 15 to 20 minutes than I turn on the faucets. Turning on the faucets in this fashion not only gets the air out but the sediment in the pipes which is why you usually will see brown water for about 50 seconds or so. If you turn on the water before filling the tank you could damage the hot water heater.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Also those are solid tips!
@citylotgardening6171 2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@danlee5184 Жыл бұрын
If you WH is old like mine, after the flush I suggest that you refill the tank slowly. My first time I did not - blasted the water back in with the valve wide open and ended up with a lot of sediment suspended in the tank which = tan colored water. I redid the flush and then Very Slowly filled the tank, progressively opening the valve more as the tank filled but never opening all the way. Made a huge difference. Nice clear water!!
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing those tips!
@PilotViewProductions 3 жыл бұрын
Great information
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@AP-hv7xz 3 жыл бұрын
very good explanation
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Anil! We're glad you found it helpful!
@superfly19751 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Thank you
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@WEMO6412 4 жыл бұрын
If it stops draining and still not empty , just lift the hose up to your height and shake a few times then blow like inflating a balloon if necessary ; OR shut off boiler drain and open water supply, that will move that big chunk of sediment out of the way stirring the bottom of the tank. I usually just connect the hose and open boiler drain, the chunks might break loose with the pressure, and you can hear them rattling in the bottom then combine on and off of water supply and boiler drain till you get good free flow and no more sediment, . Believe me , I'm a plumber and it's been times I had to remove lower heating element to be able to push sediment out, never been flushed in ten, 15 or 20 years.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Those are some good tips!
@vinnygoombatts1458 4 жыл бұрын
As a plumber of over 20 years, the best way to get rid of sediment is to cut both copper lines drop that concrete filled water heater and install a new one. I have seen too much sediment run through the house clogging up all the fixtures.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Vinny thanks for sharing your experience. What do you think about regular or yearly flushing as a way to prevent a buildup of sediment?
@vinnygoombatts1458 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply I tell my customers if you start from the time the water heater is new you should be okay but if you go back in after a water has been sitting for even only 2 years you run the chance of distributing that lime and scale all over the house
@whitetiger8652 2 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@seminuke9134 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@finfan4568 4 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad you liked the video!
@heavenskitty790 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! 😘
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@cktan9515 2 жыл бұрын
Very Good, Thank You
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@Adamrich1987 2 жыл бұрын
So I would recommend replacing any plastic valves with a brass valve. I have always attached the hose and open the drain. Valve first before turning off supply to heater. After you drain the heater adding a full port hose bib will speed up draining and cleaning in the future
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You are right that brass valves are the way to go. In this video we show how to replace the drain valve and also outline the 3/4" full port ball valve as an option.
@pdeboer1987 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I did it!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad that the video helped you out!
@craigc239 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sooo much!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@tonylittle8634 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen 30-50 year old tank water heaters. The common ground of all was filtered water. They all had 5 micron filtration prior to water entering the tank. The amount of times the tank fires up is another factor. Pressure is a huge factor. Last common factor is bonding and ground.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Its not common to have all the right factors in place for 50 years of service but it does happen.
@k.hendrickson8735 Жыл бұрын
Apparently MY WATER is two parts dirt to One part 💧 water. 😤 Or else Rheem electric HWH’rs are the biggest piles of crap on the residential market today.
@josec1179 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Jose!
@ericstoddard3037 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't mean to sound rude or anything like that I really appreciate your video I thought it was great it actually showed me a few things about the back flush that I never thought about so thank you for that I'm sorry if I sounded like I said like an a-hole I didn't mean to be that way appreciate the bed and I'll watch more of that you have I'll subscribe
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing, we appreciate the support! The comment was perfectly fine, and we're happy to hear any constructive criticism along the way. We strive to make all of our videos informative and accurate, and I think you'll find some of our other videos interesting. Here's one on multimeter and electricity basics. Its a good video as a review or to learn more about these concepts: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qMWdnMqU2cfDeac.html
@MoSportsUSA 2 жыл бұрын
Good video and explanation but I have a suggestion. Replace the tank drain gate valve with a ball valve. You should precious few if any issues with the drain valve clogging, essentially eliminating the need for the back-flushing operation. Also, any dirt, grit, sediment, etc. between the gate valve internal seat and washer when attempting shutoff will otherwise ruin the valve seat and almost guarantee leakage from then on. Just my two sense (cents, lol) from having rental properties.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! That is a great tip as full port ball valves are rock solid. This is something that we mention in the drain valve replacement video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK1zmM1-2LGyiGg.html
@simplelangperorock 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@philliple288 2 жыл бұрын
good job # 1
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@bfflorida2311 2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video... TIP.. draining tank wirh this approach only works if drain hose is below the level of tank (gravity). I saw people doing it by putting hose into a sink and they wondered why is not working 😕
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Draining into a sink would only work if the entire hose is full of water as this would create a syphon. Pockets of air inside of the hose might also disrupt the syphon.
@morriskl3 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I had alot of mineral deposits. So toward the end I would open the water valve for a few seconds, bust up the minerals while the spigot remained open. Seemed to work pretty good.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help!
@morriskl3 Жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply pushing water back into the tank as you showed was the biggest help to get it going. Had to do it about 3 seperate times. ❤️ Now the tank seems to reheat faster and hasnt overheated like before.
@k.hendrickson8735 Жыл бұрын
@@morriskl3 >> Happy it all worked out for you. Our ‘draining’ did not go well. Perhaps it was this pressure release valve on the top of our electric HWHr…. Hubby and I are consulting a divorce atty tomorrow…😮 (😉)
@froglegs4910 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You 👍 ！
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
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@juanreyes6987 2 жыл бұрын
Excelente
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@shamsulmiah1371 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice thanks you
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
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@shamsulmiah1371 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply thanks you will come
@khgriffi Жыл бұрын
Unclogging it by connecting a hose from a faucet to the drain pipe did the trick!
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad to hear that it worked!
@johnjohn-ne8fw Жыл бұрын
Thx 👍
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@standepain 2 жыл бұрын
lol As soon as I get one one this will come in handy. Last tank lasted 19 years before I had to shut it down.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. When you get your new tank, you might find a ball valve helpful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK1zmM1-2LGyiGg.html
@ILLNESINFECTS 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Question: Why do you need a washing machine hose?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Any hose with a male and female connections will be needed to connect for a back flush. Washing machine hoses have those connections.
@Richard-dh8ny 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for this very clear instruction. Question... We have an American ProLine 40 gallon tank. It's now about 7 years old. The makes a "banging" noise whenever we run hot water for more than a minute or so. There are no problems, just the noise. The banging never occurred in our old water heater (also a 40 gallon) and only started about 3-4 years into use on the current water heater. We don't have an expansion tank and never have. We suspect that an expansion tank may solve the noise problem, but will probably not bother unless the banging is going to make the water heater fail sooner than without adding one. By the way we do have a water softener and the water entering the tank is softened. Thoughts? Should we be concerned and do something about the water heater banging noise?
@AmreSupply 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. If the banging happens when you stop the water flow, then that would be water hammer. In your case it seems like the noise happens after water runs for a minute, so it is likely air bubbles rising to the surface and pushing sediment around the inside of the tank. Doing a flush can help reduce the sediment and might reduce the noise.
@ashotmm 4 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why in the video the back flush is done by opening a HOT water faucet. I would assume that one should open a COLD water faucet, since there shouldn't be any pressure or water in the hot water pipe coming to the faucet - the water supply to the tank is cut off and the tank feeds the hot water pipe feeding the faucet. Am I missing something?
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! You have a good eye and that is one error that made it into the final video. When we filmed that shot we naturally showed did it in a way so the arm wouldn't block the shot. In this case what looked visually good while filming, created a continuity error that went unnoticed until after filming is complete. Unfortunately we can't change that shot now without deleting the video.
@junkim5331 3 жыл бұрын
So I should turn on my cold water, not hot water for the faucet?
@boblauer8810 3 жыл бұрын
@@junkim5331 If you need to do a back flush, yes. A back flush with hot water won't work because you won't have any hot water to use, your tank will be empty.
@DaisyJane1234 Жыл бұрын
Got it! Opened the pressure value and it started draining!
@scotsmanofnewengland7713 2 жыл бұрын
I ran the water from the flush hose thru a cone shaped coffee filter to see what came out jut make sure you tie wrap the filter on the hose or run the water discharge at a slow rate.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Using a coffee filter is definitely a good way to see what was in your tank.
@Tax2Me 3 жыл бұрын
what about using the air release valve in the side of the tank. Don’t you need to open that too? I had seen orher videos do that. Can you explain the process why do or nor do that? Thanks
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If you open a hot water faucet when you drain the tank, it will release the air, so either will work.
@ohjackieb0y 4 жыл бұрын
Question and sorry if this is a dumb question. My water valve is corroded to the point that I can’t turn it off. Could I still do the flush with the cold water running and still follow the rest of your instructions. Also let’s say I can’t shut off the main line water to the house either.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and that is a perfectly valid question. If there's no way for you to shut off the incoming water supply then its likely that your tank would drain slower than the refill rate from your cold water supply line. Drain valves do not have large openings and often there is debris that will slow down the draining. So if your drain valve drains at 0.5 - 1 gallons per minute and your cold water supply line fills at 1.5+ gallons per minute then you wouldn't be able to drain the tank completely. Still you'd be cycling some of the water and some of the debris might flush out during that process. So you could try draining some water and monitor what comes out of the hose to see if any sediment is being removed.
@amerlin388 2 жыл бұрын
Before filling water heater is good time to replace anode rod if haven't done so in 5+ years. Also, I would choose opening bathtub valve for air, especially if it has separate hot/cold valves; no need to mess with sink faucet aerators.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, those are some great tips! We do show how to check the anode in our water heater maintenance guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLqFga96vbG6pWg.html
@ysyntricity Жыл бұрын
I replaced my anode rod and flushed too
@Chasethe1le 3 жыл бұрын
I always have to lift the little valve at the top of the heater to get the water draining but when I do it works great. Just dont see it much in these videos. I've always needed to do it though even when it was brand new.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You are right that the relief valve can also be used to purge the air in the system.
@barneyrubble4827 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes the relief valve may not close properly after, I've had several that slow dripped after opening as you suggested, all on older units requiring replacing. I don't use them that way any more.
@johnharrison5656 2 жыл бұрын
You can also try squeezing the hose repeatedly near the valve, to break the sediment loose, if you don’t have an extra washing machine hose to back flush
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. That is a great tip!
@johnharrison5656 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply I definitely like your method better; especially, if doing yearly maintenance, as I believe it releases more of the sediment. I use the pumping method, when draining the tank for removal, or have a long run with the discharge hose and no where near a water supply. I just recently found this channel. I have to say that I’m very impressed with the effort and quality of the video, as well as, the accuracy of the content, so I subscribed immediately. I look forward to watching more videos and keep up the good work.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnharrison5656 Thank you for subscribing! It's good to have the quality recognized. There is a lot of content out there and one of our main goals was to make it easy to understand and accessible. This meant putting more time into research and writing scripts as well as making graphics. We just finished a series on oven and stove repairs which we're happy with kzfaq.info/sun/PLCo9SMjkdWBysYYCcg5xQLiVh_cW0JQvt and are currently working on refrigerator repairs which will come out in 2022. Cheers!
@johnharrison5656 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thanks I’ll check it out.
@stevenmorris3181 2 жыл бұрын
At time of installation have the plumber replace that highly restrictive hose bib. A 3/4 nipple, full port IP valve and hose adapter will turn a future lengthy flush job into a fast effective walk in the park.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Yes the full port ball valve works great. For anyone wondering these are the parts needed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK1zmM1-2LGyiGg.html
@SpookyTooth303 6 ай бұрын
Great video! How often is it needed to do this?
@AmreSupply 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Some people do yearly flushes and others do not flush for years. It depends on how hard of water there is in your area. You can do a flush and check and see how much sediment comes out. Also without a full port drain valve, less sediment is removed as the pre-installed valves have a smaller diameter. With a lot of flushing there is a chance that the drain valve might not close properly so that is another factor to consider. The difference is shown here: kzfaq.infoC3-eTMsbO40
@seb9168 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Is the same process for an indirect water heater and can I use a transfer pump to move the draining water further?
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes if you have a indirect water heater with a drain valve then it can be drained in the same way. A pump can be used but keep in mind that that very hot water might be damaging to some transfer pumps.
@seb9168 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thanks, I will have to check that.
@dennishassler605 2 жыл бұрын
It could help to use some chemical like CLR or other had water cleaners to take out some deposits in the tank. They also use vinegar to flush out the hard water deposits.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Using something like vinegar is a way to help chemically break apart scale from the tank. The flushing will be mechanical removal of sediment.
@ifly2pdx 2 жыл бұрын
How do you even "introduce" CLR to the hot water heater tank?
@rapmaster 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. Question: I ended up doing the 20-second flush at least 8 times. Brown water every flush. Finally a friend gave me advice to keep valve open while cold water intake valve is open. At this point the outflow got a little more clear so I called it a night. Also I feel you kind of rushed the part about air flush after the water flush, before turning back on the heater.
@AmreSupply 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Thank you for the feedback. Yes for filling the tank you'll have to run water out of a faucet until the water runs clear. This might might take some time.
@jaydiaz3567 3 жыл бұрын
For back flush do i need to close the drain valve? Or does that stay open during back flush
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. When flushing the tank, it can be most helpful to drain the tank fully and then turn on the cold water supply to spay water onto the sediment at the bottom of the tank. A back flush can be done when the water isn't draining, as a back flush will help clear any sediment that blocked the drain valve. For a back flush you'll need the drain valve open.
@chasemist3649 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful video,. I am looking into replacing my supply lines with flexible lines... Should I worry about galvanic corrosion? Seems like the materials would clash. Would liquid teflon product suffice or ? Thank you for the help
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're just happy to help. What you'll want to use is a dielectric nipple which will help prevent galvanic corrosion. Some regions the plumbing code will actually require a dielectric nipple to be used so it's best to check the codes for your region.
@l.a.m7645 3 жыл бұрын
Is it better to open HW faucet on the 2nd floor sink to relieve air when filling hwh?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes since air will rise to the top, opening a hot water faucet on the 2nd floor will help purge the system of more air.
@elinoreberkley1643 2 жыл бұрын
I did that and it was clean
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If the water is clean you likely don't have much sediment.
@jeffreyhare5695 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats my Rinaii tankless water heater. Over 20 years old and not one issue.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Tankless water heaters are great! We will likely return to this series and do some videos on tankless water heaters sometime in the future.
@blairarmstrong3204 2 жыл бұрын
Pro tip 😂😎 end of Turkey baster works awesome for clearing up drain
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the awesome tip!
@blairarmstrong3204 2 жыл бұрын
@@elessarstrider5210 inside the tank itself. Sediment and debris block it if you haven't flushed it regularly. Mine had alot of sediment inside. So using the end of a Turkey baster helped free it up so it would drain again. And also pressuring up the tank again by slowly opening the water valve helped.
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