what happens if a water heater is not turned off, but the water has been turned off?
tootsrule asked:
I am moving and the water got shut off today but the water heater is gas and is still on. Will there be any damage done to the water heater?
Birgit
I am moving and the water got shut off today but the water heater is gas and is still on. Will there be any damage done to the water heater?
Birgit
February 18th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
China
no, but to save fuel cost, turn knob to off
February 22nd, 2010 at 3:04 am
Lelah
If the water heater is drained there could be a problem with it overheating. As long as it is full, no problem.
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
Betty
The answer is no it will not harm it. And leave the gas on as long as there is still electricity to the home.
February 24th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Eda
As long as there is water in the water heater, then it is fine. If the water heater was drained, then the heating element would probably burn out and need to be replaced.
February 26th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Ellsworth
The heater is still full of water even though the water is off, and the heater will only light up when hot water is required so there is no danger. I would only recommend that any pilot light is turned off to prevent any evaporation to the water in the heater by the pilot light.
March 1st, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Lanell
Yes, it could cause an issue if it is left on for too long. You might turn the knob and depress it and turn again to turn the gas off so that won’t happen. Peace.