[beydavid]

Water had been turned off for a number of months. Whe turned back on a lot of rust and dark water came out and some out lets only drip. What can I do to clear out

[massplumber2008]

Hi BeyDavid

First thing I would do is to flush the water out through the outside faucets...nothing that can get clogged up here, so best to flush through here to start!

Next, I'd flush the water heater if it was left sitting full of water. Here, I would attach a hose to the drain at the bottom of the water heater and just open the valve (while cold water feeds the water heater)...run that until the water runs clear from the hose. I would then light the pilot and fire the water heater up to start heating water (if electric, turn on electricity to the heater).

Next, I would remove the aerators from all faucets (clean them while out) and then run water through each fixture...both hot and cold....should see full water volume at each fixture (if not, post back).

Toilet fill valves may need to be cleared/cleaned of any sediment caught under the supply washer (post back if toilet(s) run).

You may also need to remove the shower heads and clean/clear them.

Start there...post back to discuss things as needed.

Mark