Rheem Gas Water Heater Drain Valve

A rheem factory part.

Rheem gas water heater drain valve.

Homeowners can drain a rheem water heater by turning off the power to the heater shutting off the water supply and attaching a hose to the drain valve. Should have already been there. The drain valve on most rheem water heaters is on the lower. Whether you need high water delivery or low energy costs or both we have your next water heater.

Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. Most mid range hot water heaters now come with plastic drain valves which are prone to catastrophic failure after a few uses. Electric water heater gas hot water heater power vent water heaters mobile home water heaters online rebate insta hot 100. Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater.

All pros listed are independent dealer owned. Open the temperature and pressure relief valve on the side or top of the tank by flipping the lever to the open position this allows air into the tank to prevent suction that would inhibit draining. This valve has the correct length for rheem and rudd heaters and the screwdriver slot for a safer low profile. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in.

If the bottom of the heater has sediment build up the user may have to flush the heater before refilling it. Rheem protech plastic drain valve for tank type water heaters model sp12159b 6 49 6 49. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass. On the rheem gas water heater the gas shut off valve is on the lower front of the water heater.

Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. Use plenty of teflon tape when you install it. Drain the tank. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute.

The concentric handle allows for simple operation. Step 3 thread a garden hose onto the drain valve on the water heater tank. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters.

Repair your electric or gas water heater rather than replacing it. With a full line of rheem tank and tankless water heaters to choose from there s sure to be one that s the right fit for your family. Step 2 rotate the cold water supply shutoff handle clockwise with your hand to stop the water flow to the heater.