Knowing how to shut down your water heaters is very important. Water Heater Pros in Sacramento shares tips and valuable information. 

Emergency Water Heater Shutdown - Only Three Easy Steps

If You Have   NO HOT WATER?   or   WATER LEAKING?  or   SMELL GAS?

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE THREE EASY STEPS

1) GAS WATER HEATERS - TURN OFF THE GAS: 

• Shut off the gas valve located close to your water heater, or the gas meter valve outside.

2) ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS - TURN OFF THE ELECTRIC: 

• Shut off the electric breaker marked "water heater" this panel box may be located in or outside of your home.

3) ALL WATER HEATERS - TURN OFF THE WATER: 

• Turn off the water valve, Usually located above your water heater.

• Placing a wash cloth over the handle makes it easier to turn, righty to off, lefty to on.