Rheem Electric Water Heater Thermostat Replacement

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Rheem electric water heater thermostat replacement.

Reconnect the wires make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank. Remove the thermostat from the water tank using a pipe wrench to turn it counterclockwise. 19 remove the 2 wires on the bottom element. Rheem is a leading provider of gas furnaces heat pumps air conditioners air handlers indoor air quality products gas and electric water heaters.

18 replace the top thermostat and be care to pay attention to the wire locations for me i used the rheem sp11698 electric thermostat. If it isn t the upper thermostat is not sending power to the lower one. Repeat the test with the other screw. All pros listed are independent dealer owned.

Wrap teflon tape around the threads of the new thermostat. 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. This is how to replace a 40 gallon ao smith electric water heater with a 40 gallon rheem electric water heater. 20 using the water heater socket remove the bottom element by turning counter clockwise.

Touch one meter lead to the top screw and the other lead to the metal body of the water heater. The reading should be between 110 and 120 volts. Rheem is a leading provider of gas furnaces heat pumps air conditioners air handlers indoor air quality products gas and electric water heaters. Replace electric hot water heater.

Disconnect the gas line and thermocouple from the front of the water heater at the thermostat using a pipe wrench. 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. Replace the upper thermostat.