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363 You're Probably Not Draining Your Home's Water Heater As Often As You Should

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SlashGear · 12/19/2025 21:35 EDT

You're Probably Not Draining Your Home's Water Heater As Often As You Should

Your water heater needs to be drained periodically to increase its life expectancy, but how often is often enough? Here is what you need to know.

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