How To Drain Hot Water Tank In RV

Question:

first time rv owner, do you have a video on ur website for draining the hot water tank

asked by: Jeanne K

Expert Reply:

We do not have a video on our website, but I'd be more than glad to walk you through it. It's just three simple steps:

Step 1. Turn off your water heater, LP gas and water pump. If you are connected to the city water supply, disconnect that as well.

Step 2. Run the hot water inside the RV until the water turns cold. This is to make sure the water heater is at a safe working temperature. Then go outside your RV and open the panel to the water heater.

Step 3. Open the pressure valve on the top of the water heater. Then loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the water heater with an adjustable wrench. Usually, this plug is plastic, however, on Suburban brand of of water heaters, the plug is also an anodized rod. Once the plug or rod is removed, the water will start to flow out.

When the water runs all the way out, replace the plug or anodized rod and close the pressure release valve. Rinse off the area and remove any debris that might've come out of the water heater, and close the panel door.

expert reply by: Bryce D