How Do You Replace A Gas Hot Water Tank?
For many homeowners, the thought of replacing a gas hot water tank may seem daunting. Replacing the tank, however, is relatively simple and straightforward and generally takes less than an hour. Turn off the water inlet to your hot water tank. The water inlet is the cold water line that enters the top of your tank. There should be a wagon-wheel knob that you can turn clockwise by hand to shut off the water to your tank. If necessary, spray WD-40 on the wheel to get it to turn. Shut off the gas to your heater tank. The gas line is the flex line at the bottom of your tank. Follow this line until you find a handle for turning off the gas. The handle needs to be turned 1/4-turn clockwise until the handle is perpendicular with the gas line. The handle should turn by hand, but if it is difficult to turn use your pliers and spray WD-40 on the connection, if necessary. Connect a garden hose to the water outlet valve at the bottom of your tank. The valve should be easy to get to and your hose s
