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    Jul 1, 2012, 11:01 AM
    How do I shut down hot water in the house
    I have a hot water leak in the bathroom
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    Jul 1, 2012, 11:27 AM
    Turn off the valve on the cold water entry pipe of the hot water heater.
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    Jul 1, 2012, 01:22 PM
    After you close the valve and turn off the breaker let us know what's leaking and we'll try to help.you repair it, Tom
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