20 Most Recent Rheem 50 Gallon FVR NATGAS Water Heater 6YR 22V50F1 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

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Did you depress the valve knob in order to turn it? Some also require a button to be depressed

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I always get an electrician to connect this sort of thing. If you love your life, your children and your house GET A SPARKY TO DO IT.

I had the same issue a few months ago. To clear the sediment blow back into the hose making sure the valve at the tank is open. I had to blow two or three times during the draining process. 50 gallon tank took about 45 minutes to drain

If unit has electronic control valve, then simple power outage surge can but out electronics. http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#blower Gene h If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

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it sound like you are over heating the unit

Most likely it's time to replace the thermocouple, the safety device that makes sure the pilot is lit. New thermocouples are cheap and you can find them at most hardware stores and the big-box places (Home Depot, etc.)

Here is a site with basic information to get you going.

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The flashing light is a trouble sequence light. Find your manual to see what 4 flashes means. It's usually attached to the side of the water heater tank. Try a quick fix by unplugging the power vent and see what happens.