Just bought this house in April and the water heater went out. Was wondering how long it lasted before making a huge mess in the basement. I know it was at least 12 or 13 years, but guess it is more. Just curious.
Generally the year of manufacture for Rheem is 3rd and 4th digit of serial number. 06 is 2006, 92 is 1992 etc.
Older gas water heaters are better than new ones, and easier to keep repaired and maintained.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-maintain-water-heater.html
Regardless of age, the key factor is whether tank is rusted, or rusting.
Open drain valve and check if water is rusted.
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SOURCE: dripping from drain spout
If you are refering to the "Dripping coming from the preasure tempature valve,Then just turn off the valve where the water goes into the heater and open the P/T valve with a bucket below it draining only emought water to get below the level where it reaches. Normally the drain valves are plastic with a Male hosebib attached. Attach a garden hose to the rain and run it out to a point lower that the vaslve in order for gravity to drain the tank.The valve opens counter clock wise. If the valve is stuck or does not drain,and you have a foor drain handy,remove the whole valve and replace it with a boiler drain valve. If The tank is located below the drain level then you will have to either pump or carry the drain water to the higher level. Replace the P/T valve and reinstall the associated associated piping. I would use tefelon tape on the P/T pipe theads. You may have to open a hot water faucet in order for the air to replace the water in the tank ,in order to drain.
SOURCE: flush Rheemglas Fury 22VR75 yearly-increase life of H2O heater?
yes you will increase life if you flush sediment yearly
SOURCE: the water heater will cycle 5-6-7 times with no
there is a screen around the bottom of the unit? if so take it off and clean it,, does this unit have a self ignitor, or is it piliot? make sure your flue is clear so the unit is not over heating,, make sure on the power vent that the filter is clear also,, does the fan come on before the gas ignites, if not the circuit board is going bad the fan should start first to omit the gas fumes
SOURCE: I have a Rheem glas fury model 22-40 gas water - leaking
once they leak it's time for a new water heater. ther is no way to repair a tank leak
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