Knowing how to shut off the water heater is part of every emergency, whether you are leaving town, doing a repair, or dealing with a leak. The steps differ a little between gas and electric.
The electric
For an electric heater, switch off the breaker, then shut the cold water supply valve to the tank.
The gas
For gas, turn the gas valve to pilot or off, then shut the cold water supply, and only relight the pilot when you return.
The water
The cold supply valve on top of the tank stops the incoming water, which is what you want in a leak.
The drain
To empty the tank, connect a hose to the drain valve after the water and the power or gas are off. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Coconut Creek, winterizing includes this step.
The gas
For a gas heater, turn the gas valve to pilot or off before leaving, and know how to relight it. The steps are on the unit's label.
The call
If the heater is leaking or you are unsure, call 888-217-3585 and Coconut Creek Plumbing Pros will match you with a Coconut Creek pro.
Plumbing in Coconut Creek: what to know
In Coconut Creek, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Broward County — from Margate, Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach to ZIP codes like 33073, 33066, 33063 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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