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?

I have a weekend house that means it could go empty for a month before it is used I now turn the hot water tank to vacation and turn the water off at the main is that the correct way ? Ron

My hot water heater is a Gas heater made by State. It went to vacation mode yesterday and I followed instructions to reset it to normal range but it would not go. What could be the possible solution.

I have an electric hot water heater and turn it off when I am away for 2 months. But what about 2 weeks, 6 days, or? What is the cut-off point (i.e. how many days) when it will take more energy to heat the water again than it does to leave it on? Many thanks! Sally

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?