How to Turn Off a Water Heater

Your water heater is designed to last a long time. But from time to time, you may need to know how to turn off a water heater even if just for cleaning or maintenance. If your water heater starts leaking, you’ll want to turn it off before it can do damage and until someone arrives to make repairs. Remember, you’ll need to turn off the gas (or electric) and water supplies.

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