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sreigle · 10-07-2009, 01:59 PM

I haven't winterized in a few years but back when I did, I just drained the water heater and that's it. I always read that the remainder is not enough to cause a problem. Problems occur when water expands as it freezes. That little in the water heater has plenty of room into which to expand. Everyone should do what makes them comfortable but I see no reason to do anything with the water heater other than to remove the plug, drain it. I always left it open for the winter, storing the plug/anode rod in a locker.

10-07-2009, 01:59 PM	#10
sreigle Montana Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oceanside Posts: 20,028 M.O.C. #20	I haven't winterized in a few years but back when I did, I just drained the water heater and that's it. I always read that the remainder is not enough to cause a problem. Problems occur when water expands as it freezes. That little in the water heater has plenty of room into which to expand. Everyone should do what makes them comfortable but I see no reason to do anything with the water heater other than to remove the plug, drain it. I always left it open for the winter, storing the plug/anode rod in a locker.