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The Original Sediment Buster Water Heater Flushing Tool
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The Original Sediment Buster Water Heater Flushing Tool

Typically $38.90 — price, ratings, and availability change often, so check the current listing before you buy.

Blasts the sediment out of your water heater tank instead of just draining the clean water off the top.

Quick Take

Draining a water heater the normal way pulls off water and leaves the hardened crust on the bottom — which is exactly what shortens the tank's life and slows your hot water. This gets in there and actually moves it. One yearly job that quietly delays a $2,000 replacement.

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Why It's Handy

  • Stirs and flushes packed sediment, not just loose water
  • Connects to a standard drain valve and garden hose
  • Extends water heater life and recovery speed
  • Reusable year after year

Best For

Anyone with a tank water heater more than a couple of years old

Things to Know

  • Not for tankless heaters
  • Plan an hour and shut power or gas to the heater first

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