[header] How to drain a water heater [title] Turn off your water heater. [step] You do not want to drain a water heater that is in operation. [substeps] If you have a gas-powered water heater, turn the switch to " pilot " to keep the water heater's pilot light on, but stop the water from heating.
[header] How to drain a water heater [title] Turn off your water heater. [step] You do not want to drain a water heater that is in operation. [substeps] If you have a gas-powered water heater, turn the switch to " pilot " to keep the water heater's pilot light on, but stop the water from heating.
[title] Measure the amount of water that you want to drain out of the water heater. [step] It is generally best to drain more water to prolong the efficiency of the water heater. For soups, this should be fixed or stopped whenever cooking. [title] After draining the water, lower the heat temperature up to a low setting to keep your water heater running smoothly. Power off the water heater when necessary. If you have a gas-powered water heater and it has a built-in pilot light, make sure it is turned off before draining water. If you have an electric water heater, switch off the electrical switch that connects the heater to the electricity. This may be a switch in a board above the heater.