RUGGED said:If you have hard water or haven't drained the tank in some time the bottom element might be sitting in sediment/buildup fighting to heat the water.
ToolsRMe said:What's the recommended maintenance on a gas water heater? Do they need to be drained, too?
molo said:1. Wouldn't he want to drain the tank if it is sediment build-up around the lower element that is preventing it from heating?
2. Also, I have a 30 gallon gas tank that only provides about 5-minutes of hot-water for a shower. I doubt it has been flushed in years. Can I drain this off and get the sediment out so that it will provide more hot water? Will the sediment come out by draining it?
Thanks for any help,
Molo
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