You are probably right but I would choose a burned out element instead
of a flood as long as it didn't start a fire.

Thanks, Rich
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wrote:
For the future, for week long trips.... after turning the water to the
house off and draining the pipes.... better to leave the power to the
water heater on - or shut it off??? What do you think?

By the way... your responses have saved me a very long day, Thanks!

Rich


What hPPENS IF A ELECTRIC WATER HEATER HAS A LEAK with no incoming
replacement water? I assume the elements would burn out?