Simple 2 minute install reset honeywell controller and had hot water again.
Rheem hot water heater vapor sensor.
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More buying choices 28 60 5 new offers rheem sp20172 flammable vapor fv sensor kit model.
You might have a bad vapor sensor.
When the sensor becomes blocked with debris the heater will not work properly.
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A burner with no flame may release gas into the air.
Hot water heater is locked out because flammable vapor sensor was tripped led status codes indicate this.
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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.
This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.
The rheem manufacturing company produces a line of water heaters air conditioners and furnaces for both homes and businesses.
Bought a home depot gas rheem 50 gallon performance power vented hot water heater january 2017 and like some of the reviews i read on it the flammable vapour sensor did eventually fail.
This is a safety mechanism.
However there are no flammable vapors but i cannot get the water heater to come back on.
Unfortunately after i performed a reset on the control unit my water heater shut off after five minutes.
A flame sensor detects heat coming from the burners.
My fvs is situation on the edge of the water heater in a plastic cover.
Certain rheem water gas water heater models feature electronic controls with a flammable vapor sensor installed on the bottom portion of the water heater unit.
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