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Thread: 2-3 month dle water heater; To drain or not to drain??

  1. 03-17-2010, 06:52 AM #1
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    Default 2-3 month dle water heater; To drain or not to drain??

    Hi folks,
    My tenant had an unfortunate accident and fractured his pelvis; he won't be back in his apartment until June. Should I drain the water heater? It's a 40 gal electric which we will have the power turned off to regardless to save him money.
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  2. 03-17-2010, 08:22 AM #2
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    The water heater is metal. Damp air is deadly to metal. Leave the water in the tank and then flush it when it is turned on again.
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  3. 03-24-2010, 11:19 AM #3
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    Great! Thanks for the advice!
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