Water Heater Draining

[LisaBoyer]

Have you ever asked a question, knowing that the answer would make you feel like an idiot?

I would like to drain our water heater, so we can move it and replace the bathroom faucet. The water heater is in a little walled off cubby, in the adjacent bedroom's closet. There is a long walk down a hallway, and living room, our closest exit. I'm not sure how to drain the water, other then a garden hose running to the bathtub. Is that how it's done??

We always had stick built homes, with the water heater in the garage, and I can't remember once, having to drain it. So, please humor me with this question!

[Greg]

You will need to run a hose lower than the tank, you may be able to use the tub otherwise it will be out the door.
Here's Ron's video of the job.

http://www.ronhazelton.com/tips/how_to_ ... ter_heater

Greg