Cleaning the Hot Water Heater:
To extend the life of the hot water heater it's a good practice to flush out the heater tank every
season. It's a simple process. Shut off the hot water heater and allow water in the tank to cool
or run the hot water tap until it cools. Turn off the water supply to the coach and release the
water pressure by opening up the "hot" faucets. Remove the access panel from the exterior of
the RV and remove the hex headed plastic drain plug. Water will flow out the drain. If
necessary, use a coat hanger to break up any sediment which may be blocking the opening.
Direct high water pressure from a garden hose into the drain hole, swiveling from side to side
to stir up the sediment in the tank. Remove the hose and let the tank drain. Repeat this filling
and draining process with the garden hose until the water flushing from the tank is clean.
Reinstall the drain plug, turn on the water supply and close the "hot" water taps when water
has filled the tank and begins to flow from the taps.
To extend the life of the hot water heater it's a good practice to flush out the heater tank every
season. It's a simple process. Shut off the hot water heater and allow water in the tank to cool
or run the hot water tap until it cools. Turn off the water supply to the coach and release the
water pressure by opening up the "hot" faucets. Remove the access panel from the exterior of
the RV and remove the hex headed plastic drain plug. Water will flow out the drain. If
necessary, use a coat hanger to break up any sediment which may be blocking the opening.
Direct high water pressure from a garden hose into the drain hole, swiveling from side to side
to stir up the sediment in the tank. Remove the hose and let the tank drain. Repeat this filling
and draining process with the garden hose until the water flushing from the tank is clean.
Reinstall the drain plug, turn on the water supply and close the "hot" water taps when water
has filled the tank and begins to flow from the taps.
