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Grace Dean

How often should I drain my water heater? According to a plumber, it's more often than you think

Heat pump water heater.

Keeping your water heater in good condition is a really important task that a lot of are guilty of neglecting. A water heater is responsible for providing you with the hot water you need for day-to-day tasks from washing up, to taking a shower, to running the dishwasher. And to keep it working properly, it should be getting drained.

Unfortunately, it's far too easy to ignore this fairly crucial part of your home because it's usually located in a spot that's hidden out of the way like the loft or basement. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

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