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Turn off the hot water heater when you go on vacation
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Turning off your tank style water heater when you are on vacation saves energy because water heaters continue to use energy keep the water warm, even if there is nobody home to use it.
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What You Need to Do
  • Step 1
    Engage a plumber to assist you shut off your water heater if it is a combustion-based heater.
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