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    Jan 13, 2009, 08:16 AM
    Turn off the water valve
    I'm going away for a few days. Can I turn off the water valve to the house and leave the electric hot water heater on?
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    Jan 13, 2009, 08:34 AM

    Yes, you can. I would turn off water heater circuit breaker too. This way, water heater will be completely out of service until your return.

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