Should a water heater ever be cleaned out? My laundry is showing dark spots occasionally and the washer repairman says it's not the washer.

Appliance tips: cleaning your water heater (http://www.essortment.com/home/cleaningwaterh_sdxy.htm)

Here's some tips on cleaning a water heater.

Labman,
I was just trying to help...

From our top expert at AMHD, https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/plumbing/hot-water-not-working-131974.html

Thanks for the link Labman.
I am staying away from appliance threads from now on.