How Do You Drain The Water From A GE Smart Water Heater?
You may need to drain the water from your GE Smart Water Heater. It’s good preventative maintenance to allow several gallons of water to flush through the discharge line to an open drain from time-to-time anyway, particularly in hard water areas where deposits can accumulate at the bottom of the tank. Shut off the gas to the water heater at the thermostat gas cock or at the manual shut-off valve. Allow the water to cool as much as possible. If you have the time, turn the water heater off a few days before you plan to drain it. Check that there is no one in the vicinity of the Smart Water Heater. The water can be very hot and can burn or scald. Make sure that no-one will be exposed to the water if the hose you will be attaching comes loose and the water drains downhill. Keep pets and small children clear. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve on the bottom of the water heater and direct the hose to an open drain. Turn off the cold water supply. Open a hot water faucet in the house to
