Cleaning Gas Water Heater

Shut off the gas or electricity to the water heater and open a hot water faucet and let it run full blast for about 10 minutes to reduce the water temperature in the tank.

Cleaning gas water heater.

If necessary unthread any mounting screws and remove the burner access cover. If there is a thick layer of dust or dirt on your hot water heater use a shop vac to take off as much dust as possible. Next unthread the nuts or screws securing the burner plate itself. How to clean a hot water heater.

Run the hose end to a basin where you can collect hot water. Open a hot water tap close. Remove the temperature pressure release valve and screw in the vacuum adapter. Attach the shop vacuum hose and fire up the vacuum.

Take a water hose and attach it to the drain valve. Wipe the hot water heater down with a dry cloth to get rid of as much. Open the drain valve after unscrewing the water supply line and allow sufficient time for the water to drain out of the heater into the basin. Use the crevice.

Turn off the hot water heater. Unthread the nut to detach the burner supply tube from the gas or control valve. Once the water has drained close the valve.