A friend of mine is planning to go to a warmer climate state for 6 weeks this coming winter.  During that time, he plans to shut off the house supplied water at the shut-off valve.  Should he also shut-off his hot water heater?

Danl

Edited November 19, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston
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I would.

Yes, indeed!

It would make sense to. 

Absolutely!

If I go on a trip, even for a couple of days, I turn off the main water line (I installed a ball valve on the main into the house), and the hot water tank inlet. In addition I turn off the breaker to the hot water tank. There is no sense to keep heating the water and burning electricity. If the tank were to rupture and drain the elements would remain on constantly. This could cause a lot of additional problems.

yes...

I would do like Bill said, and flush all the toilets and leave a facet open in the sink, and set the furnace for a minimum temperature of 55 degrees.

Herb

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by Dadio

16 minutes ago, Dadio said:

I would do like Bill said, and flush all the toilets and leave a facet open in the sink, and set the furnace for a minimum temperature of 55 degrees.

Herb

More importantly, most people don't think about this when gone for an extended period like 6 weeks...

 

Clean out the refrigerator, unplug it and leave the doors open. Nothing worse then to go and have the electricity go off, or a breaker trip. Then things go bad in the fridge. Farm out the frozen goods or take them with you if you have to do so. Nothing worse then spoiled food inside a refrigerator. If you don't catch it soon enough, you'll never get rid of the rancid odor.

Edited August 14, 20178 yr by schnewj

Be sure to remember to take the pets or find a home for them.

Herb

Just now, Dadio said:

Be sure to remember to take the pets or find a home for them.

Herb

Stick said, that, he will keep the dogs!

5 minutes ago, schnewj said:

he will keep the dogs!

 

yup...

Geez.   I missed the part that said if it was gas or electric and for a minute thought someone had been peeking in my windows today.

My 5 year old water heater thermostat/gas control puked and i had to have a service guy out and replace it.   Looked them up on the web

and they're around $270-300.   Ain't technology wonderful?   I love me some 1st world problems as they say (well, actually love me some

hot water shower in the morning before i head to work; thankfully took day as vacation and spent most of it working anyway...grrrr).

 

Apologies for hijacking thread.

No apology necessary...brought up a good point...address the gas if you have it available.

 

I have a tendency to forget about gas because I haven't had it available for years, now! Wish I did...I would much rather cook on a gas stove then these electric ones.

1 hour ago, schnewj said:

.I would much rather cook on a gas stove

Cook? Isn't that a PINK job?

John

38 minutes ago, HARO50 said:

Cook? Isn't that a PINK job?

John

Not if you want to eat!

3 hours ago, HARO50 said:

Cook? Isn't that a PINK job?

John

 

Depends on how long you cook the steak.

2 hours ago, HandyDan said:

 

Depends on how long you cook the steak.

 

COOK!!!!???

it should be a threat to the salad...

and don't forget to turn the water off to it...

10 hours ago, schnewj said:

Not if you want to eat!

Around here, we have a great invention called a "restaurant". Someone who CAN cook will serve you food for money, so you don't starve! I'm surprised you 'Muricans haven't caught on yet.

John