20 Most Recent Rheem 50 Gallon FVR NATGAS Water Heater 6YR 22V50F1 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Probably clogged air intake, caused overheating, and TRD glass vial broke:Specific resources are available:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.htmlRheem TRD:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.htmlForum:http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/Geneh If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

FV lockout, bad gas control valve, insufficient air supply from clogged arrestor screen:Copy following links for pro resources:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intelliventhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-gas-water-heater.htmlhttp://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/Genehh If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Tank has rusted out.http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.htmlReplace with new tank:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

No.Replace tank.Buy 40 gallon from local Lowes and install yourself.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.htmlUnder thin metal shell is a welded steel tank, surrounded by insulation and then covered with painted metal shell. The shell is what you look at.The inside steel tank is made to withstand high pressure expansion that comes with heating water.The steel tank has rusted out.Turn gas control valve to vacation, so pilot light stays on, and then only heat enough water as needed until you can replace tank.Prevent next tank from rusting by replacing anode rod, and ground water pipes.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-maintain-water-heater.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

Copy following link for troubleshooting igniter, and troubleshoot by type of gas control valve:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#igniterAdd a comment and say what manufacturer appears on label.Open link above and scroll to top for information about FV lockout. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

1) Copy following link:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Which-is-best-gas-water-heater.pdfhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.html2) If this is Rheem-Richmond-Ruud, then you need new TRD glass vial.You may also need new gas control valve, EV sensor, and other parts.3) Might be cheaper to buy 40 gallon gas water heater at Lowes for $385, set 3-legged heater on bricks for ez access to arrestor screen, avoid dusty locations, provide more fresh air to unit, and perform required maintenance such as inspecting/cleaning air intake screen with compressed air. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

1) Copy following links for troubleshoot resources:http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-TP-valve.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/How-to-replace-water-heater-gas-valve.pdf2) Problem indicates bad gas control valve thermostat.The dial located on gas control, is part of the thermostat on gas water heater. Copper probe protrudes into water heater, and this probe contains the ECO energy cut off and thermostat. Thermostats get out of calibration, or they fail. Replacement should be done by experienced person, otherwise it is relatively simple using pdf link above. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

If it's a new installation, check for strong drafts around the unit. If not, the thermocouple most likely went out, They cost around 10 dollars and are easy to replace with a few common tools.

1) Copy following link to troubleshoot by type of gas control.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent2) Clean air intake located under combustion parts, and check if TRD glass vial is broken due to overheating caused by reduce air intake and slowed exit of combustion by-product up the vent.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.html3) Post question on pro water heater forum:http://www.thetankatwaterheaterrescue.com/forums/forum3/ If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

You have Honeywell electronic gas control valve, and error code is 7 flashes.Probably you have power vent model.One manual from different company says: "Reset gas control using on-off button on front of control, replace flammable vapor sensor, replace gas control thermostat.But with Rheem you also need specific steps: Remove gas burner and look for broken glass vial, and then blow out arrestor screen air intake using compressed air, clean burner parts, check for unobstructed venting, you will need new glass vial from Rheem depending on year and model number of water heater that appears on label on side of unit, or they may not have a repair kit for that model, and you might need a new gas control valve depending on model and how extensive problem wasYou have Rheem water heater.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-FVIR.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intelliventhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermocouple.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

You have the Robershaw wiper gas control valve.Here are error codes and troubleshoot table for that gas control.http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Robert-shaw-gas-control-error-codes-1610.pdfHere is general service manual for power vent water heaters.http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Power-vent-water-heater-service-manual.pdfHere is general parts list for that water heater, 2009:http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-power-vent-RS-parts.pdf If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7

You have a water leak coming out of side of tank?Water heater must be replaced. It is rusted, and could rupture.Inspect and replace anode rod to prevent rusted tank, so water heater will last longer.http://waterheatertimer.org/Leaking-water-heater.htmlhttp://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-install-gas-water-heater.html If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/gene_9f0ef4df2f9897e7