Are you flushing your water heater? Failure to do so leaves your home at risk of contamination, poor flow and even damage, experts warn

A white roll top, claw foot bathtub in a small tiled alcove in a large white painted bathroom, beside an arched window. Pink herringbone tile floor. A wooden bathmat in front of the bath. .

It’s easy enough to forget about your water heater. So long as hot water runs from the tap, what is there to worry about?

Master plumbers however are warning that serious sediment build-up could be damaging your water heater, driving up bills, and possibly contaminating your water if left unchecked. The solution? Flushing your water heater at least yearly, they say.