Water shut off to the house for days. Should I shut the gas off to the water heater?

[Don H]

The County shut the water off to a customer's house a few days ago and it looks like it might be a week of more before we get it turned back on. Should I shut the gas off to the water heater until we get water again?

 

[Breplum]

Just turn to Vacation which will keep the pilot light on for most gas WH

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Don H]

Just turn to Vacation which will keep the pilot light on for most gas WH

Thanks. Will it cause any damage to do nothing until Tuesday?

 

[Fitter30]

Why turn the heat off set it the lowest temp setting and drain the system. Pour rv antifreeze in all the drains and toilets. 2 gallons should do it

 

[Don H]

Why turn the heat off set it the lowest temp setting and drain the system. Pour rv antifreeze in all the drains and toilets. 2 gallons should do it

We have heat and the house is still occupied.

 

[John Gayewski]

It could cause the t&p valve to release. But that depends on other things. Vac mode is the normal thing to do when you shut the water off.