How to clean the water heater directly

• After 30 minutes from the time of starting the machine to the time when there is enough hot water to use but the water is not hot to the temperature you have selected, you should check and clean the equipment inside the machine.
• There are many impurities that stick to and corrode the heater, which hinders the heating process of the machine, making the water take a long time to heat. Therefore, you should clean and maintain the machine at least once a year to help it have a longer life and ensure the safety of your family when using it.
• The water heater is too hot, cannot control the temperature during use.
• The water heater is leaking electricity while in use.

How to clean direct water heater

Step 1: You need to disconnect the power or fuse to ensure safety during direct water heater cleaning.

Step 2: You turn off the water supply to the machine.

Note: Blue valve is cold water source, red valve is hot water source.

Step 3: This step you remove and clean the rubber valve of the water heater to remove impurities for a long time. When cleaning rubber valves, you can use vinegar and water to clean valves and pipes, absolutely do not use chemicals to ensure health safety.

Step 4: After thorough cleaning, you proceed to reassemble the opened parts in sequence. For valves in locations with high water pressure, you should tighten them so that no water leaks while using the machine.

Step 5: Start the machine, check that the temperature of the hot water is the right level you choose.

Some notes on how to clean direct water heaters

When cleaning direct water heaters, please note the following:

• Use only a soft cloth and warm water to clean the heater.
• Please turn off the power and remove the temperature control relay, clean the plug to avoid fire and explosion.
• After that, you need to open the face gasket of the water heater, proceed to drain the water and remove the boiler, clean the residue on the kettle and clean the shell until the water is clear.
• Immediately check the wear condition of the descaling rod in the tank, if it exceeds 60% , it is necessary to replace the Magnesium bar to protect the tank.
• When you’re done cleaning, put the parts back together. Final check of joints and seals on the water heater.
• Next, open the hot water valve to drain the air out of the tank, and at the same time open the cold water supply valve to let the water flow at the outlet of the hot door.

There is no need to ask a water heater repairman, you can still clean the water heater directly, remember to follow the correct order, there will be no problem. If you have ever had trouble cleaning the machine, let us know your opinion in the comments below!