On Feb 10, 7:53 am, "Donna Ohl, Grady Volunteer Coordinator"
wrote:
Can I get some quick trusty advice on a dripping gas 40 gallon hot-water
heater?

Next time, do these 10 steps twice a year & your heater will last 20
years!
1. Shut the electricity/gas to your water heater
2. Close the cold water intake at the top of the water heater
3. Open a hot water faucet on any level above the water heater
4. Open the drain valve at the bottom of your water heater
5. Shut the drain valve when that water runs clear (approx 10 gallons)
6. Inspect the sacrificial anode (replace rod only if corroded badly)
7. Shut the water faucet that you had opened in the house
8. Reopen the cold water valve intake to the water heater
9. Run all faucets in the house for at least 10 second (or sputtering
stops)
10. Turn electricity/gas back on