Turn Off Gas/Pilot Light
You do not want any dust flowing up into your heater while you are cleaning, so shut off the gas flow first. Besides, it’s a generally known safety step.
Remove Filter
The filter is kept in place with a simple catching mechanism. Find the catch mechanism, undo it, and remove the filter from the base of the water heater.
Clean
To clean the filter, use compressed air to blow away the excess dust. Or, if you don’t have an air compressor, then spread the filter on the ground, and spray it with water until the dust is removed.
Dry
If you use water to clean your filter, hang it out to dry, or wipe it down with a cloth.
Put Filter Back in Place
Once the filter is completely dry, replace it underneath your water heater by stretching it around the bottom, and securing it with the grasp mechanism. Check on all sides to ensure that your filter is sitting properly and doesn’t have any gaps that would allow dust through.
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