Wait… Who Flushes Their Water Heater? Anyone?

[Prince.Skeletor]

I don’t even know what it means to flush it out

But look at this
What should ppl be doing and how?

 

[BunchePark]

If you still got the big drum..........it's been time to upgrade anyway

 

[Marezzy]

If you still got the big drum..........it's been time to upgrade anyway

I just got a new one last year…..

 

[The BasedFather]

Used to flush them when I did HVAC. It’s really easy and straightforward. I wanna get a tankless hot water heater one day

 

[Heafcliffe]

at the vid.

Luckily, we have a tankless water heater. Never going back, b.

 

[Diunx]

Isn't calcium good?

 

[Ezekiel 25:17]

at the vid.

Luckily, we have a tankless water heater. Never going back, b.

How much is your electric bill? How much is your gas?

 

[Samori Toure]

at the vid.

Luckily, we have a tankless water heater. Never going back, b.

I was advised that tankless water heaters have to be flushed too.

 

[Heafcliffe]

How much is your electric bill? How much is your gas?

Under $50 each.

 

[jdubnyce]

Tankless over here

 

[NotAnFBIagent]

Would this explain me getting itchy after hot showers

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

I need to do this.

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

Would this explain me getting itchy after hot showers

100%

Lack of flushing allows minerals such as calcium and magnesium to accumulate, turning the water “hard”.


Hard water does not rinse soap off skin as effectively, leaving filmy deposits that may cause skin dryness and itching

Mineral-laden water can strip away natural oils from the skin barrier, leading to dry, itchy skin and sometimes brittle hair.


Groundbreaking Study Finds Hard Water Makes Men More Feminine

**Journal of Contemporary Masculinity, August 2025 – Vol. 42, Issue 8**

**Abstract:**
Researchers at the École d’Eau Dure de Montréal released a five-year double-blind study investigating the mental and physical effects of chronic hard water exposure on adult males. The trial, featuring 237 participants randomly assigned to either hard or soft water showers, revealed a 63% increase in skincare purchases, a 41% higher tendency to cry during romantic comedies, and most astonishingl a 78% uptick in spontaneous and change in music taste among the hard water group.

**Methods:**
Subjects in the experimental group exclusively used water containing at least 350 ppm calcium carbonate. All participants’ music streaming, TV preferences, and personal-care spending were monitored. Testosterone and "emotional vulnerability" levels were measured monthly.

**Results:**
- Men in the hard water group wore noticeably softer sweaters and preferred oat milk over regular milk by a ratio of 5:1.
- The phrase “YOLO” was uttered 2.8x more often in conversation.
- 92% of subjects in the hard water group added at least two Drake songs to their playlists, compared to 12% in the control group.
- No statistically significant change in beard thickness, but instances of group therapy and impromptu dance parties increased markedly.

**Conclusion:**
While causation remains unproven, the data support a mysterious connection: hard water may subtly shift masculinity, increasing not only skincare awareness but also an appreciation for emotionally expressive music especially that of Drake. The authors recommend further research.

 

[ORDER_66]

I didnt know this was a thing...

 

[cheek100]

Plumber here
flush a tank heater (like the vid) every 2-5 years
Same with tankless. Dont listen to these sales men parading as plumbers. If u flush too often it weakens components and outer shell from constant depressurization, the seems will leak.
if u want to flush your own tankless buy a transfer pump off amazon and use vinegar.
bottom line it DOES prolong life but every year (and especially twice a year) ia too much.

Spoiler

they just want u to hire them to do it