Help it heat efficiently.
Sediment buildup can interfere with heat transfer. Removing that buildup helps your heater maintain its heating efficiency.
Loosen built-up sediment
See what flushes out
Make maintenance a habit
What’s happening inside your tank?
When was the last time you looked inside your water heater?
Probably never.
You turn on the shower, the water gets hot, and you get on with your day.
But while your water heater is doing its job, minerals in the water can settle at the bottom of the tank.
Over time, that sediment builds up.
And once there’s enough of it, it can start affecting how well your water heater does the one thing you bought it for.
Heating your water.
Watch sediment pass through the clear viewing chamber.
Go beyond ordinary draining
Just draining the water doesn’t remove all of the buildup.
Opening the drain valve lets water out. But some of the sediment settled at the bottom can stay right where it is.
That’s because sediment can become compacted over time, making it harder for flowing water alone to carry it away.
That’s where Sediment Flusher comes in.
It uses short bursts of air to help stir up the buildup, loosening sediment so it can flow out through your garden hose.
And with the clear viewing chamber, you can actually see what’s coming out of your tank.
A little maintenance goes a long way
You pay to heat your water.
Don’t let sediment get in the way.
Address that sediment-related rumbling.
Those popping and rumbling sounds can come from sediment inside the tank. Flushing may help when buildup is the cause.
Keep sediment from getting in the way.
Buildup can obstruct the drain valve and make draining more difficult. Regular maintenance helps manage it before more accumulates.
From setup to flush
So, how do you get it out?
First, prepare your water heater.
Follow your heater’s instructions to shut it down safely and let the water cool.
Then, connect your setup.
Attach Sediment Flusher to a compatible drain valve and connect your garden hose and air pump.
Now, loosen and flush.
Follow the tool’s instructions to apply short bursts of air, helping loosen sediment so it can drain through the hose.
Watch the clear chamber as debris passes through.
These clips illustrate the process. Follow the full heater and tool instructions, then refill your heater according to its manual before restoring heat.
Before you start
A few things to check before you start.
Sediment Flusher is for tank-style water heaters. Tankless systems need a different descaling setup.
You’ll also need a garden hose, a compatible air pump, and somewhere suitable to drain the water.
Check that the tool’s connection matches your heater’s drain valve before ordering.
And if you’re unsure about servicing your heater, have a qualified plumber help you.
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Your tank water heater
Check the drain valve connection.
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Sediment Flusher
The tool at the center of your setup.
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Garden hose + compatible air pump
Have both ready before you begin.
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A suitable drainage location
Plan where the water will go before starting.
Let’s clear things up
Still wondering about something?
Make maintenance part of the routine