Rheem Water Heater Drain Valve Replacement

Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters.

Rheem water heater drain valve replacement.

Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. 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. 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.

The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Having a faulty drain valve on your water heater can be a real headache. The concentric handle allows for simple operation. Various rheem replacement drain valves can be found here.

This valve has the correct length for rheem and rudd heaters and the screwdriver slot for a safer low profile. For pricing and availability. Whirlpool water heater tune up kit. Thankfully water heater drain valve replacement is a rather easy.

Brass with screwdriver poly with handgrip handle poly with concentric handle and brass with handgrip handle are the styles offered. Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. Drain the tank. Should have already been there.

Find water heater parts at lowe s today. Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater. Made from durable brass for a long life and better leak prevention. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass.

If your water heater came with a cheap plastic valve you may want to consider upgrading to a brass valve. Smith water heater isolation valve. Use plenty of teflon tape when you install it. A rheem factory part.

Most mid range hot water heaters now come with plastic drain valves which are prone to catastrophic failure after a few uses. Repair your electric or gas water heater rather than replacing it. Not only can the valve spring a leak but it can also make your routine flushing almost impossible.