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…covers to prevent water damage. Shut off exterior faucets. Drain water from outdoor pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to protect…
…for enhanced energy efficiency and comfort. Flush a hot water heater tank to remove sediment, and check the pressure relief valve…

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…to warm your house. Drain your water heater. Water contains sediment…
…at the bottom of your water heater. These particles will…
…counter this, simply drain a quart of water from your hot water heater once every three months…

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…insulation jacket on an electric water heater set higher than 130 degrees…
…jacket on a gas- or oil-fired water heater away from the drain and flue. Follow manufacturer…
…how to easily insulate your water heater as well as pipes and attic spaces…

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…timer on an electric water heater, pool or hot tub…
… 13. Recover drain water heat. Hot…
…about whether a drain water heat recovery…
…water entering the water heater or going to other water fixtures. Drain water heat recovery…

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…and the condition of your water heater and pipes. Remember, many…
…recommends homeowners flush the water heater through the drain valve to remove sediment, which allows gas or oil water heater to operate more efficiently…

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…them for the new water heater installation…
…the water to the water heater. Let the tank…
…to the tank's drain valve and place…
…water. Open the drain valve and empty…
…Remove the old water heater with a helper to…

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…DIY project. Install a tankless water heater. Heat water on demand at the source…
…and well insulated. Insulate your hot water heater with a jacket. An extra layer of protection…
…more. Turn the temperature on your water heater from the standard 140 degrees F to 120…

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