Rheem Water Heater Leaking From Drain Valve

In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace the drain valve in a gas or electric water heater.

Rheem water heater leaking from drain valve.

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. A leak in the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater is another common issue. Made from durable brass for a long life and better leak prevention. How do i replace a leaking drain valve.

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. After draining or flushing a water heater it is common for the drain valve to fail to close completely. Brass with screwdriver poly with handgrip handle poly with concentric handle and brass with handgrip handle are the styles offered. A rheem factory part.

Various rheem replacement drain valves can be found here. This drain valve can be capped with a hose cap or you can replace the drain valve completely with a new 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. 7 water leaks from the heater only as tested across scenarios including a minimum of 5 5ml hr volume leak rate using most common installation scenarios.

If the repair isn t successful you ll have water. Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. It s always a good idea to confirm the source of the water before assuming it s the drain valve though. The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service.

The concentric handle allows for simple operation. Easy to install this long lasting water heater drain valve is made from durable brass. Time starts when leak begins and ends when sensor alarm is triggered. 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.

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.