Monday, October 21, 2019

How to Drain a Water Heater

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1-Turn Off the Water Supply
Turn off the cold water supply valve at the top of the water heater.
2-Turn Off the Water Heater
For a gas water heater, turn the thermostat to the “pilot” setting.For an electric tater heater, turn off the electricity at the breaker box.
3-Attach Hose to Drain Valve
Near the bottom of the tank, locate the tank drain valve and attach a standard garden hose to the drain valve. Be aware that some models may have a cover over the valve opening. Place the other end of the hose in a floor drain or on a driveway where it can drain safely. If necessary, buckets can be used, but be careful not to be burned by the hot water as you work.
4-Open Hot Water Tap
Open a hot water tap nearest to the water heater, preferably on the floor above. This alleviates pressure in the system, allowing the water to drain quickly from the tank, much like removing your finger from the top of a drinking straw filled with liquid.
5-Open Drain Valve
Open the drain valve and allow the water to drain from the tank. Again, the water will be hot, so use caution. Once all water has drained from the tank, briefly turn the cold water supply on to the tank. This will stir up any remaining sediment. Repeat this process until the water runs clear. Dave Moody has seen some severe cases of sediment build up and says this: “In some cases, sediment may block the opening of the drain valve, limiting the flow of water. If this happens it’s best to call in an expert for assistance.”
6-Close Drain Valve, Refill Tank, Turn Water Heater Back On
Close the drain valve, remove the hose, and turn on the cold water supply. The tank will begin to fill. Go back to the hot water tap opened earlier. Once cold water begins to flow from the tap, turn it off. Turn the gas valve back on from the pilot position or turn electricity back on to the tank. Be sure to check the valve opening once it’s closed to ensure there are no water leaks.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

How to Fix Gas Water Heater After a Flood ?


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How to Fix Gas Water Heater After a Flood ?
1
Obviously, after your power is restored, you need to get all water out of the basement. This is usually done with a submersible pump.
2
When inspecting the damage remember to turn all gas shut-offs to the off position. This will prevent a leak in the event a control valve is damaged by water.
3
Gather tools. Every water heater is a bit different. you may be able to get by with a small adjustable wrench, channel locks, air compressor, blowgun, and rags.
4
Disconnect gas supply line, pilot line, main burner line, and thermocouple from control. Thermocouples come in both right and left thread. Be careful to turn yours in the right direction as excessive tightening can damage the control.
5
Remove burner chamber cover bolts(if required). The burner assembly should now pull out of the chamber.
6
Inspect the burner assembly for damage and corrosion. Replace the entire burner assembly if damaged. Otherwise, clean the burner assembly with rags and blow out all orifices with air hose.
7
Clean the burner chamber thoroughly and ensure that vent screen is free of debris.
8
Replace the burner assembly in the burner chamber ensuring that locating features are aligned and clips are replaced (if applicable). This hold the burner in the center of the chamber.
9
Blow out all ports on the control unit until it is free of water.
10
Reconnect the pilot line, burner line,and thermocouple. (Do Not over-tighten --- brass fittings strip easily)
11
Reconnect gas supply line.
12
Check for gas leaks. Turn gas supply on at valve and spray leak detector on all fittings. If you do not have leak detector use water and dish soap mixed at about 75% 25% respectively. Leaks will present by creating bubbles around fittings.
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