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#*For natural gas and propane (LP) water heaters, make a note of what the temperature setting is and then turn the thermostat, the large red dial on the front of the control, to the lowest setting, or "Pilot." | #*For natural gas and propane (LP) water heaters, make a note of what the temperature setting is and then turn the thermostat, the large red dial on the front of the control, to the lowest setting, or "Pilot." | ||
#*If you plan to use the water for other purposes, turn the heat off ahead of time and allow the water to cool overnight before draining. | #*If you plan to use the water for other purposes, turn the heat off ahead of time and allow the water to cool overnight before draining. | ||
| − | #Open the hot water faucet in your sink or tub. This will prevent a vacuum from forming in the lines keeping water trapped. <ref>http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-drain-a-water-heater/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=GLI</ref | + | #Open the hot water faucet in your sink or tub. This will prevent a vacuum from forming in the lines keeping water trapped. <ref>http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-drain-a-water-heater/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=GLI</ref> |
#* A similar example of this is when you cover the top of a straw to retain water. | #* A similar example of this is when you cover the top of a straw to retain water. | ||
#Attach a garden hose to the drain cock, or valve, located at the bottom of the heater. The drain cock usually looks like a regular hose bib, such as a garden faucet, or a round dial with a threaded hole in the middle. | #Attach a garden hose to the drain cock, or valve, located at the bottom of the heater. The drain cock usually looks like a regular hose bib, such as a garden faucet, or a round dial with a threaded hole in the middle. | ||
