Rheem Water Heater Vapour Sensor

This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area.

Rheem water heater vapour sensor.

This is a safety mechanism. 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. 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.

I describe how i permanently fixed a faulty flammable vapor sensor on a water heater. This is important because many of the replacement parts are interchangeable. 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. A flame sensor detects heat coming from the burners.

I have a whirlpool water heater which is actually made by american water heater company whose parent company is a o. More buying choices 28 60 5 new offers rheem sp20172 flammable vapor fv sensor kit model. Through some detective work i found out that my flammable vapor sensor was also manufactured by rheem. Simple 2 minute install reset honeywell controller and had hot water again.

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. Found this part on amazon delivered in 1 5 days. Found this part on amazon delivered in 1 5 days. 5 0 out of 5 stars 3.

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. The part online was 25 with free shipping.