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    Mar 20, 2011, 10:45 AM
    We turned off the main water valve to our home to replace a shutoff on the toilet. W
    When we turned the main back on the water from the hot water tap ran dark brown with a lot of sediment in it? We ran the hot water until it was out and the water continued to run brown. Is it time to replace the hot water heater?
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    Mar 20, 2011, 11:11 AM

    Have you tried drain the hot water heater yet? There should be a valve located near the base. It's a good practice to drain them once a year.
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