urgent help

1. In your breaker box, look for a breaker labeled “air conditioner,” “furnace,” “heater,” “Water Heater” or something similar. NOTE: If there is a light switch attached to your Water Heater system, you can flip the switch to off to cut off the electrical supply to the unit.

2. Turn the breaker(s) to off
NOTE: There may be more than one

1. Turn off the valve above the intake of the water heater

1. Place a bucket under the leak

2. Hook a garden hose up to the water heater’s drain valve and direct the other end of the hose to a nearby drain

3. Open the hot water faucet in the bathroom farthest from the water heater CAUTION: the water may be hot

4. Open the drain valve