Over time, sediment can settle and build up inside of a water heater. This can cause your pipes to corrode and lead to plumbing issues down the road. Avoid these problems by draining and flushing your water heater at least once a year.
YouTube user iScaper1 walks you through the process in the video above. Flushing your water heater is an easy do-it-yourself project that you can pull off in an hour, with only a garden hose and a pair of channel lock pliers.
Water heaters can be powered by electricity, natural gas or oil. Make sure the power supply is switched off or at a lower setting before making any changes to your water heater.
How to Clean the Sediment from Your Water Heater | iScaper1 (YouTube)