1) Open link below to see how to open clogged water heater.
http://waterheatertimer.org/Water-heater-will-not-drain.html
2) Water heater should take 20 minutes to drain.
3) Here's what to do.
Turn off heat source to water heater:
-electric: turn off circuit breaker
-gas: turn knob to pilot
Turn water off at shut-off valve located above tank on cold water line, or at main shut off.
Open bathtub spout on hot side to let air into tank.
4) When work is finished, close drain valve, turn water on, and wait until water if flowing full stream out of bathtub spout before turning power on to water heater.
5) Another helpful link:
http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html
Also take advantage of fixya phone service.
For a price, expert speaks with you over phone while you work on water heater or any do-it-yourself project.
Fixya is always less expensive than a service call.
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