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How to Clean the Air Intake Screen of an A.O. Smith ProMax Water Heater

How to Clean the Air Intake Screen of an A.O. Smith ProMax Water Heater
Written By
Stacy Morgan
Stacy Morgan
Published: Jun 4, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. Locate the air intake screen at the base of the water tank on the front of the unit. Wipe the screen with a paper towel dampened with water to remove excess dust build-up.

  2. Connect a brush attachment to a vacuum and turn the vacuum on.

  3. Run the vacuum brush back and forth across the air intake screen. Allow the bristles of the brush to slightly penetrate the screen to loosen dust and lint.

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Stacy Morgan

Connecticut-based Stacy Morgan began writing for eHow in 2009. Morgan graduated from the Porter and Chester Institute of Technology with a certification in architectural drafting.

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