Water Heaters · Tank Components
Drain Valve
A valve at the bottom of the water heater tank used for draining the tank for maintenance, flushing sediment, or replacement.
Common uses
Draining tank, flushing sediment, maintenance procedures
Common symptoms
- Valve won't open
- Valve leaking
- Sediment blocking drain
Common repairs
- Valve replacement
- Valve cleaning
- Sediment flushing
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