How to Flush Water Heater and Test Pressure Relief Valve

How to Flush Water Heater and Test Pressure Relief Valve on a Rheem Performance Plus Water Heater. A big maintenance item for a water heater is too service it by flushing the tank and testing the pressure relief valve.

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🔧 What you’ll learn in this video:
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How to Flush a Water Heater
How to Test a Pressure Relief Valve
How to Perform Water Heater Maintenance
How to Track Water Heater Service History

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⏱️ Chaper Timeline:
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0:00 - Intro
1:40 - Turn Off Gas
2:03 - Attach Drain Hose
2:40 - Turn Off Water
2:48 - Open House Faucet
3:01 - Flush Water Heater
3:24 - Close Drain Spigot
3:55 - Open Water Valve
4:15 - Turn Gas Back On
4:30 - Test Pressure Relief Valve
5:12 - Record Date of Maintenance
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