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Old 08-25-2017, 12:05 PM
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I have a 40 gal electric water heater. If I am going to be away from the home for say two months should I shut it off, or just leave it alone? If shutting it off is the way to go, should I drain the tank?
I wouldn't touch nuttin. Hire a house service to inspect your entire home while you're absent. It is worth the money. If the water heater is old and rusted around the base get it replaced before you have a situation. Don't drain it.