WATER HEATER PROBLEMS
If you’re having problems with your electric water heater, and if you want to avoid future problems with your electric water heater, the following information will help you fix common problems and prevent future problems.
If you’ve been surprised by dirty water coming out of your hot water tap, and if your electric water heater seems to be taking much longer than it should to reheat water, more than likely your water heater has a layer of sediment in the bottom. Dirty sediment can cause problems and ultimately destroy an electric water heater, so it’s important to keep your electric water heater in top-condition by draining the sediment on a regular basis.
The outlet valve should be behind the access panel at the base of the water heater. After placing the end of the drain hose in a floor drain, working sump pump pit, or utility sink, open the drain valve, and allow the water heater to fully drain. Don’t be surprised if the draining process takes a few hours. After the water heater has fully drained, open the cold water inlet valve once again, and allow cold water to run through the water heater until the water is clean and clear.
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