Do you get your water heater serviced & flushed every year?

It helps maintain your unit since it helps flush out any sediments & build-up.

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No.... if you live in a hard water area perhaps every 5 years. A heater is only going to last 10 to 15 years. Not going to help make it last longer..

marsbar · F

@Majorlatency Well this heater is from 2004, & from the looks of how dirty the vinegar cleaning solution was, the plumber said it looks like it was never flushed before by the previous owners.

Majorlatency · M

@marsbar I'd consider replacing it soon.. Flushing it now 'could' actually cause a problem.. is it gas or electric? Does it make a crackling/popping sound when it's heating water?

marsbar · F

@Majorlatency Someone said that as well about flushing it now. I got it flushed earlier today. It’s in my garage. I only hear a regular humming sound, no crackling.