Annual Maintenance on a Bradford White Electric Water Heater- Water Heaters Now

How to perform annual maintenance on a Bradford White electric water heater.

If you'd like to read about this process, check out our blog post on the topic here:

[Liam_Maddog]

You are a great presenter. I already knew you had a video on replacing the anode rod, but a link to the other video in each comment section would make sure viewers could easily find the other video. I needed to hunt a bit :-)

[alexnunez]

Found this video while searching reasons that Bradford Whitewater heaters are better. I know very a lot, but I’ve never thought about starting to drain the water heater with the pressure running. I also start the water When it’s empty to do cleaning, but I didn’t know Bradford White actually had a mechanism to assist with that. That was an old idea I had in my head. Never learned it anywhere. Pretty cool that they have an assisted mechanism for that!

[paulbroderick]

Very clear and to the point. After tripping the breakers, I always check with a meter at the elements to make sure there is no current flowing.

[jtonyruiz]

One of the best how to videos I have watched... No useless time wasting information or chatter - just the step by step. Answered every question I had even though I had already done mine... Next time I will do the 3 second water on/8 second water off flush since I did not know that was a thing... I would like to know how to clean my heating elements though...

[suecounselman]

Presented PERFECTLY, so easy to follow. Thank you!

[David-xhpq]

Outstanding instruction set. Orderly, easy to follow and accurate. Thank you!

[vwme]

Damn! I've been light-flushing my water heater every 3 months for years, but I had no idea about the full annual process to completely empty and "power flush" the tank. I'll definitely be implementing this into my schedule. Thx so much!

[KB-hsvh]

Ray, my man! I cannot thank you enough for making this incredibly helpful video! 👏👏 Great job! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us! 🤗

[lizbulasko]

Thanks, Ray! I printed off some instructions elsewhere but your video included a couple of steps that those did not. BTW, I have an Aerotherm so your instructions should work. 🤞🤞🤞

[ACoustaDC]

Great explanation of the process and the reasons behind the steps.

[marknemes]

Very good presentation easy to follow and understand very clear and explanation of not only what to do but why it is important. Thank you

[kimbarnes]

What! How'd you just pull that thermostat cover off like that?? Took me like half hour to wrangle that thing off and broke thermostat cover off doing it. I'm watching that part a few more times lol

[laurijorgenson]

This was an EXCELLENT video. Thank you very much!

[timtajiev]

thank you, man. you saved my $500...God Bless You!

[mpharr]

Some states require 90 gallon water heaters on home with large tubs - But some houses did not come with outdoor basement access that limits a large HWH so the builder installed 2 50 gallon WN.

[dapoint]

Why is there 2 temperate controller in both top and bottom panel? Do we need to set the template in both the panel to increase the temp?

[bonnieo]

Thank you for the detailed and helpful explanation.

[stoverpix]

Very detailed step by step. My water heater won't drain with the in-water turned off. It flows fine once I turn the in-water on. Any clue on why? I'm considering taking off the in-pipe to the heater to allow air in. I opened several faucets, but it made no difference.

[kviper]

Very helpful and informative. Great presentation! Thanks!

[lacidari]

Thanks for the very good advice in your video. Well done.