Another way to turn the power off is to flip the circuit breaker (the breaker that's labeled “water heater”) to the OFF position. Locate your home's main electrical panel. They are usually found in the garage, a storage closet or a utility area.
Is there a breaker on a hot water heater?
You can cut off power to your hot water heater in either one of two ways: Locate your water tank and turn the power to it OFF by pulling the electrical plug out of the wall socket. Another way to turn the power off is to flip the circuit breaker (the breaker that's labeled “water heater”) to the OFF position.
How do I know if my water heater has a breaker?
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Does water heater need breaker?
Any hot water heater, gas or electric, that has an electrical connection requires a breaker. Some gas hot water heaters can have electrical circuits, requiring a power connection, to monitor and control the heater, making it more efficient.
How do I turn off my water heater power supply?
Turn off the power source If you have an electrical unit, you need to turn off the circuit breaker to your hot water heater (it will either be located on your main circuit breaker panel or, less often, near the heater itself). With a gas unit, twist the dial near the thermostat to 'Off. '