Rheem Hot Water Heater Vapor Sensor

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Rheem hot water heater vapor sensor.

All pros listed are independent dealer owned. 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. You might have a bad vapor sensor. However there are no flammable vapors but i cannot get the water heater to come back on.

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. Found this part on amazon delivered in 1 5 days. A burner with no flame may release gas into the air. Simple 2 minute install reset honeywell controller and had hot water again.

When the sensor becomes blocked with debris the heater will not work properly. This is a safety mechanism. Be sure to browse our impressive line of sustainable high efficiency tankless water heaters gas tank water heaters and the most efficient water heater. This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.

Unfortunately after i performed a reset on the control unit my water heater shut off after five minutes. Rheem sp20172 water heater vapor sensor genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part. 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. More buying choices 28 60 5 new offers rheem sp20172 flammable vapor fv sensor kit model.

5 0 out of 5 stars 3. A flame sensor detects heat coming from the burners. Whether you need high water delivery or low energy costs or both we have your next water heater. 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.

My fvs is situation on the edge of the water heater in a plastic cover.