How to deal with smelly water from a water heater

In life, many people do not pay much attention to cleaning their water heaters, thinking that the water heater has water flowing in it and does not need to be cleaned by other methods. The water heater also needs to be cleaned. If it is not cleaned properly, it will cause the water heater to stink, and even cause some hydrochloric acid to appear in it, which will affect the water quality and even pollute the water quality. There are some related treatment issues of the smelly water heater that everyone needs to understand.

How to deal with smelly water from a water heater

First drain the smelly water in the water heater, then pass clean water to clean the inside of the water heater, and then pass clean water to heat it to the highest temperature to sterilize the water heater, and then release the hot water in the water heater. This almost completes the cleaning of the water heater. If you think it is still not clean, you can put some disinfectant in the water.

The water heater heats the water, but it does not boil it. The bacteria in the water heated in this way are not killed. The thermal insulation performance of water heaters is generally good. If the heated water is not used up and remains in the water heater for a few days, bacteria will multiply and produce odor. It is recommended to adjust the temperature to the highest when heating water in order to kill as many bacteria as possible in the water in the water heater. In addition, regardless of whether you heat the water or not, it is best to always use the water from the water heater tank. Even if you use cold water, use the water from the water heater tank. This keeps the water in the water heater tank circulating to reduce bacteria growth. Give it a try, I believe the odor will be reduced or even disappear.

How to clean the inner tank of an electric water heater

1. Preparation: cut off power and drain water. Let's talk about draining water here: close the triangle valve of the water inlet pipe (to prevent water from entering the water heater) and open the drain valve of the water inlet pipe (cold water) to drain the water. At this time, the hot water pipe must be opened at the same time, otherwise the water will not be able to drain. The draining process is very long, depending on the impurities in the liner. If there are too many impurities and it is clogged, it will take longer.

2. Remove the cover on the side of the electric water heater tank and you will see a hole.

3. Remove the heater gasket, heater, and thermostat in turn.

4. Use a container to remove all the scale remaining at the bottom of the inner tank.

Purchase and Maintenance

Purchase

1. Look at the price and brand. Water heaters are household appliances that have high quality requirements. No safety hazards are allowed. From experience, the quality of big-brand water heaters produced by large manufacturers is generally satisfactory. In addition, when looking at the price, don’t be greedy for cheapness when purchasing a water heater. It is best not to buy a water heater that is too cheap.

2. Look at the capacity. Water heaters on the market are classified according to their capacity, and we should choose the corresponding water heater based on the number of people in our family.

3. Install carefully. The installation of the water heater must be very careful, otherwise it will leave safety hazards. It is best to find a professional technician from the manufacturer to install it, and read the instructions carefully when using it.

Choose the appropriate capacity according to the number of users: