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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ricks99 wrote:
So, it seems as there's no real consensus... really just personal preference.
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.
You will not damage an anode rod if turned while empty.......only the electric element if you have one.
