Here’s what to consider before you do.
There is little you have to do if you’ll be out of town.
Tankless water heaters are largely hands-off.
Second, water heaters—especially as they age—can be finicky.
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At 120F, Legionella bacteria doesn’t die it simply doesn’t grow further.
At 130F, it takes about six hours for the bacteria to die.
At 140F, it takes about a half hour.
