- *Electric to water heater OFF (just the circuit breaker for the w.h, NOT the whole house).
- - *ALL hot water faucets ON (including leaving the one from the water heater ON).
- - *Pressure valve near the top of the heater OPEN.
- - *Hose hooked to the spout on the bottom of the heater and stuck out the window.
- - *Valve on the bottom opened.
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Took me what seemed like freakin' forever, but I finally got the water to actually start and stay draining out of the water heater. Now all that's left to do is wait for the w.h. to be empty and replace the bottom element. Then of course turn the cold water valve going IN to the w.h on. Will leave the hot water faucets on/open until water comes out flowing smoothly. Once it's done filling, turn all the faucets OFF, turn the electric w.h circuit breaker on and wait for water for the water to heat up.
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