Water Heater Drain Valve Tool

A drain valve is a convenience feature on a water heater.

Water heater drain valve tool.

Nice and light fits the valve nicely. 4 5 out of 5 stars 228. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors. It is a nice light tool for the water heater drain valve.

Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. For pricing and availability. The drain valve at the bottom of the tank is threaded so you can attach a garden hose and drain the tank to flush sediment from the water heater. Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time.

Brass npt x male hose thread water heater drain valve offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Draining a water heater to remove sediments is an easy diy that takes very little time and just a few basic tools. Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. This sediment buildup can potentially reduce the efficiency and capacity of your water heater.

Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining. Use this procedure to replace the drain valve in kenmore a. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. Whirlpool water heater tune up kit.

The everbilt 3 4 in. May be a little long for some applications. It can also plug the drain and interfere with ongoing maintenance leading to early failure. Get free shipping on qualified drain valve water heaters or buy online pick up in store today in the plumbing department.

Drain the tank. If the drain valve leaks replace it with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Smith water heater isolation valve. Water meter key 12 inch contractor grade enforced steel t handle curb valve key wrench tool for curb main water shutoff valve comes with 4 way multi functional utility key.

Camco rv water heater drain plug and wrench kit designed for rv camper water heater drain plugs fits 7 8 15 16. Smith state rheem reliance and whirlpool water. The only time it will be used is when draining for repairs when it is being discarded or when flushing the lime scale out with a hose. Find water heater parts at lowe s today.