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Originally Posted by bigdog
I will be away from house this winter, and have a 'a guy' check house from time to time.
Question.....
Do I really need to drain hot water heater, I haven't int the past and everything has been fine. HW heater is in basement.
FYI, I leave my heat on at 52 degrees, and have a temperature sensor alarm, which lets me know if house temp drops below 50 degrees.
Thoughts ?
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With the scenario you are describing I wouldn't worry to much..... I would suggest just leaving the water heater on..... it will be minimal cost and will be an additional heat source, along with your furnace to help maintain your 50 degree minimum...
The other piece of advice, would be to leave cabinet doors under sinks open... to help keep those spaces heated....
with that said why 50 degrees, why not 55, just to give yourself more cushion....