Rheem Electric Water Heater Thermostat Replacement

The reading should be between 110 and 120 volts.

Rheem electric water heater thermostat replacement. Reconnect the wires make sure the thermostat is flush against the tank. 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. If it isn t the upper thermostat is not sending power to the lower one. Replace the upper thermostat.

All pros listed are independent dealer owned. Wrap teflon tape around the threads of the new thermostat. Rheem is a leading provider of gas furnaces heat pumps air conditioners air handlers indoor air quality products gas and electric water heaters. Touch one meter lead to the top screw and the other lead to the metal body of the water heater.

This is how to replace a 40 gallon ao smith electric water heater with a 40 gallon rheem electric water heater. Repeat the test with the other screw. Replace electric hot water heater. All pros listed are independent dealer owned.

Rheem is a leading provider of gas furnaces heat pumps air conditioners air handlers indoor air quality products gas and electric water heaters. 19 remove the 2 wires on the bottom element. 18 replace the top thermostat and be care to pay attention to the wire locations for me i used the rheem sp11698 electric 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.

20 using the water heater socket remove the bottom element by turning counter clockwise. 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. Disconnect the gas line and thermocouple from the front of the water heater at the thermostat using a pipe wrench.