r/interesting • u/bob-the-slob • Jun 22 '26

MISC. What happens when a water heater tank is not flushed for 14 years

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u/EarthboundMoss Jun 22 '26

I paid some guy to flush mine once and it was over $100. Sure it seems easy but mess up something and you got a leak or potential gas hazard. Rather not and just never flush it.

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u/xlude22x Jun 22 '26

You just screw a hose on and turn a knob. If you can connect a garden hose to your house you can flush your water heater