Rheem Water Heater Drain Valve Replacement

A rheem factory part.

Rheem water heater drain valve replacement.

Thankfully water heater drain valve replacement is a rather easy. Find water heater parts at lowe s today. Smith water heater isolation valve. The concentric handle allows for simple operation.

Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. Rheem protech plastic drain valve for tank type water heaters model sp12159b 6 49 6 49. Not only can the valve spring a leak but it can also make your routine flushing almost impossible. 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.

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If your water heater came with a cheap plastic valve you may want to consider upgrading to a brass valve. This valve has the correct length for rheem and rudd heaters and the screwdriver slot for a safer low profile. Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater. Use plenty of teflon tape when you install it.

Having a faulty drain valve on your water heater can be a real headache. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass. Replacement water heater connector washer model 60229n 15 66 bag. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors.

Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Should have already been there. Drain the tank.

Repair your electric or gas water heater rather than replacing it. 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. Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93.