Rheem Hot Water Heater Drain Valve Leaking

Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters.

Rheem hot water heater drain valve leaking.

A leaking drain valve can be identified by moisture or water dripping either out of the drain opening or around the valve itself. The concentric handle allows for simple operation. A rheem factory part. Like all water valves the drain valve on your water heater can wear out and leak often this happens after you drain the water heater as part of the regular maintenance of the unit but it can happen anytime.

Sometimes the valve gets bumped and becomes loose or the moisture is caused by something other than the drain valve. If a pressure relief valve for a boiler is accidentally installed on a water heater it will leak like crazy from the start. Check to make sure that the bottom valve is fully closed by turning the valve control clockwise. While you can repair similar valves such as garden spigots it s not a good idea to attempt a repair on a water heater drain valve.

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. All water heaters have a drain near the bottom of the unit so that the tank can be emptied before removal or during routine cleaning of the tank itself. Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. A leaking water heater drain valve is not always a complicated problem.

Connects easily with a standard garden hose for easy mess free maintenance on your water heater. After draining or flushing a water heater it is common for the drain valve to fail to close completely. It s always a good idea to confirm the source of the water before assuming it s the drain valve though. A leak in the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater is another common issue.

These valves may look identical but they re set to go off at 30 psi. Water heater drain valves are used to drain the hot water from the tanks which is a common maintenance task done to remove built up sediment. The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. If the repair isn t successful you ll have water.

Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass.