[punkpup]

Originally Posted by Pturner

BTW, Did you turn water heater off/low when you left?

Ours is gas, so we can't turn ours off, but we do keep it on very low setting when not there.

There should be a "Vacation" setting on your gas water heater which basically keeps the pilot lit while you're away. I know of some folks who completely turn their water heaters off by turning the controls to the off position; if you do this be sure to turn the gas shutoff valve on the gas supply to the water heater OFF! The instructions for turning your water heater off/on are on the water heater itself. If you're hesitant to turn your gas appliances off because turning them back on is confusing remember the gas company is always happy to come turn them back on for you.