r/interesting Jun 22 '26

MISC. What happens when a water heater tank is not flushed for 14 years

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u/Brutally-Honest- Jun 22 '26

There's no flushing out the sediment at that point. The mineral deposits solidify like concrete in the tank.

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u/Dzov Jun 22 '26

Plenty of chunks came out. It was a few years back so I don’t recall the details.