Should I be emptying my hot water heater?
Should I be emptying my hot water heater after each trip? (We're weekenders -- one or two trips each month.) I haven't been, but now I'm starting to think I should. Will it hurt anything to have th...
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So, it seems as there's no real consensus... really just personal preference.
Some reasons to drain:
Some reasons not to drain:
Guess I just keep on as I've been doing (or not doing, as the case may be).
Thanks all, for putting this noob's mind to rest.
Some reasons to drain:
- Reduce weight
- Water won't smell/go bad
Some reasons not to drain:
- An extra step
- Could damage anode rods if turned on while empty
Guess I just keep on as I've been doing (or not doing, as the case may be).
Thanks all, for putting this noob's mind to rest.
