Rheem Water Heater Drain Valve Replacement

Having a faulty drain valve on your water heater can be a real headache.

Rheem water heater drain valve replacement.

Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. The concentric handle allows for simple operation. Should have already been there. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass.

Repair your electric or gas water heater rather than replacing it. Find water heater parts at lowe s today. Rheem protech plastic drain valve for tank type water heaters model sp12159b 6 49 6 49. Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters.

Drain the tank. Not only can the valve spring a leak but it can also make your routine flushing almost impossible. Whirlpool water heater tune up kit. 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. Made from durable brass for a long life and better leak prevention. Connect a garden hose to the water heater s drain valve and run the hose to a nearby floor drain or outdoors. The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service.

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. If your water heater came with a cheap plastic valve you may want to consider upgrading to a brass valve. Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater. Smith water heater isolation valve.

Thankfully water heater drain valve replacement is a rather easy. This valve has the correct length for rheem and rudd heaters and the screwdriver slot for a safer low profile. 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. Brass with screwdriver poly with handgrip handle poly with concentric handle and brass with handgrip handle are the styles offered.

For pricing and availability. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in. Various rheem replacement drain valves can be found here.