Electric Hot
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Is it alright to turn off an electric hot water heater for a few weeks at a time?
I have a vacation home in PA which I visit about 1-2 times a month. I have always turned off the hot water heater when I leave and was recently told that I should leave it on which I have been doing since being told this. I leave the heat on in the house (also electric) with the thermostat set to 55. Is there any reason to leave that hot water heater going when no one is there? I would hate to pay the extra electric if its not necessary. Thanks for any info on this subject.
If your heater is in an area that is maintained above freezing, then just save some dollars and turn it off.
Turning it down for weeks at a time is not such a good idea. If hot water is held stagnant below 120°, Legionella can grow in it.
If the heater is in a below freezing area, either turn it off and drain it, or leave it running normally.
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