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Originally Posted by tophcfa
Hmmm, if our leaks when we are at the home, we will quickly know and shut off the water. If it leaks when we aren’t there the water will already be shut off. I understand a leak will spill the contents of the water in the tank even if the water is shut off. Since our tank is in the garage, no big deal, the tires of the golf carts might get a little wet. I’m not going to replace a perfectly functional heater just because it turned 10 years old.
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When you go away for the day do you turn OFF the water? When you are not there and turn OFF your water, do you drain the 40-50 gallons in the tank? The point is the tank usually develops a small leak but it also can develop a large leak. Usually, leaks start and the homeowner is unaware because the water heater is probably one of the most ignored appliance in the home. When this happens, we often hear of long term water damage, mold and damage to the wood platform the heater is sitting on and in adjacent rooms to the garage.