I have a gas, select state water heater with a manual pilot. We will be away on vacation for 3 months and I am wondering the best way to leave the water heater. I plan on turning off the water throughout the house, but will keep the house between 55-60 degrees. Should I completely turn off the...

I'd like to thank Tom for his answer to my first question, and ask one more. If I turn my hot (gas) water heater to "pilot" will it be on the lowest setting or do I have to turn the temp. knob down as well... also will it be OK if I have turned the water off at the Main?

Hi I have an A>O smith gas water heater and it keeps reverting to vacation mode and I find out when all the waters cold. It used to do it wvery once in a while and is getting more frequent like every day. Please help it is only about 4 years old and I can't figure it out thanks

I'll be away from my house for several months. I will shut off the main water supply to the house while away. Should I use the Vacation setting on my hot water heater or turn it off entirely?

I want to shut off my water supply while I am on vacation. I plan to put the gas control valve on "pilot" while I am gone, and let the pilot continue to burn. Is this OK? Should I open a hot water faucet in the house to relieve any possible pressure buildup due to thermal expansion? The heater...