Replacing a Water Heater

Turn Off Utilities to Water Heater (Water, Gas or Electricity)

To shut off the water to the house, turn off the valve located BEFORE the water meter, on the supply side.

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• Turn off the water at the home's main water shutoff valve or the shutoff valve at the cold water supply line running to the existing water heater.
• If you have an electric water heater, shut off the electricity to the water heater by removing the fuse or turning off the circuit breaker on the water heater's circuit.
• If you have a gas water heater, turn off the gas at the gas supply pipe at the tank or at the main gas shutoff valve to the home. To make sure the gas is off check the pilot light, it should be out.

• Replacing a Water Heater - Introduction
• Water Heater Installation Preparation
• Turn Off Utilities to Water Heater (Water, Gas or Electricity)
• Drain the Hot Water Tank
• Disconnect the Utility Lines (Water, Gas, Electricity)
• Remove and Replace the Water Heater
• Install Fittings
• Connect Water Pipes and Gas Line or Electric (as applicable)
• Attach Flue (if gas water heater)
• Turn On