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How do you reset the elatric water heater

Rheem Model 82V40-2

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I suggest you check the owner's instruction manual but it would be rare for any water heater to have a facility for reset - if they are ok they heat the water to the preset temperature and maintain that temperature and if they don't it is because there is a fault that, for safety reasons, should be rectified.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 23, 2009

SOURCE: I have a probally ancient hotwater heater rheem

You will find two covers on the front.Behind each cover the you will find a thermostat ,there will be adail on it. It might be numbers like 120,150 or it might be letters,like A,B,C and so on.You take screw driver and turn to the right until you get the tempture you want.

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Mike Wenger

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: Rheem water heater, will start but flame lasts 10 seconds

Is the vent fan working well and can you feel unobstructed air out the termination fitting outside?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: rheem tankless water heater wont lite

the system was not sized properly, you need to have a 3/4 gas line to the unit for the volume of gas it needs, the tankless water heaters need to have every bit of gas that is says, it sounds like who ever installed di not make sure you had enough gas comming in the house, you might have to either have a new meter installed or run the gas lind directly from the meter to the water heater and cap off the gas line thats there

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 26, 2009

SOURCE: My Rheem hot water heater stopped putting out hot

If you are not familiar with the element, I would get someone that is familiar with one and have them do it. It's not something I would recommend you do based on your question. There's electrical, pressurized water tank, and a whole lot of water that may cause you to have a worse bad day.

HANK MCNEIL

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  • Posted on Oct 23, 2009

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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Rheem RTEX-27 Tankless Water Heater. Can't find reset button on my Raheem tankless retry 27

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The manual is here. It doesn't mention a reset button.

Rheem RETEX-27 instruction manual and user guide

https://mans.io > Rheem > Tankless Electric Water Heaters

Rheem RETEX-27 Performance 27 kw Self-Modulating 5.27 GPM Tankless Electric Water Heater download pdf instruction manual and user guide.

But this says it does, or may have?

Where Is the Reset Button on a Rheem Hot Water Heater? On Rheem water heaters, the reset button is usually a red button located near the thermostat, at the middle of the limit switch. To access it, you will need to remove the metal panel on the unit. The red button is behind the insulation.

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Richmond gas water heater need reset code

Intellivent gas control can be reset on some units.
Honeywell does not make Intellivent.

1) Copy following links:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-FVIR.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermocouple.html

2) For Rheem, there is a glass vial that is broken if FV system tripped.
This requires new glass vial, which Rheem may send depending on model.
It might also require new parts such as gas control valve, and/or replacement FV sensor depending on model.
Some models require full replacement of water heater.
Each model can be different.

3) Rheem does not post service manuals, and says customers should call service technician.
Combustion parts are held in place with tamper-proof screws and combustion door gasket might need to be replaced when removed from front of unit.

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Rheem water heater flashes seven times ,it is in lock out mode

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 was
You have Rheem water heater.http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-FVIR.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermocouple.html

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Where is the combustion shutoff system on a Rheem 30 gal moble home hot water heater

Disproportionate number of water heater problems are Rheem-related, yet Rheem is just 1 of 3 major water heater manufacturers.

If you have Rheem tank-type gas water heater, and the combustion shut off has tripped the FV system, then there is a broken glass vial located under the burner.
Rheem does not post service manuals, and they may or may not send the glass vial for replacement. Depending on model which appears on label on side of tank. Year of manufacture are 3rd and 4th digits in serial number.
And they may want you to contact a qualified service technician (plumber)
You will have to replace glass vial, and clean the arrestor screen and clean the combustion parts, check gas pressure, and check venting.
Other companies post service manuals and do not rely on the glass vial.

Copy following links:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-repair-Rheem-TRD.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermocouple.html
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-gas-water-heater.html#intellivent

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Where is the reset button located on my Rheem Warrior Class Model # 71-522D

Question posted under Rheem electric water heater.

1) ECO red reset button is on upper thermostat, located under upper cover on side of tank.
It is covered with insulation. See images:
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/water-heater-thermostat2.jpg
http://waterheatertimer.org/images/Jly-022-thermostat2-175.jpg

2) Be sure to put cover and insulation back in place after pushing in reset button.
3) Push button inward very firm.
4) If reset does not punch back in, then replace upper thermostat.
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-thermostat-on-electric-water-heater.html
5) Open following link for full troubleshoot resources:
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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Can u tell where the reset switch is located i this model or the g91-200

The reset is the ECO.
I can get you started but have not worked on this water heater.

Open following generic manual for Rheem commercial gas water heater:
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-Commercial-Gas-ECO.pdf
http://waterheatertimer.org/pdf/Rheem-Commercial-Gas-Universal.pdf

Troubleshoot tree on page 20 shows series of tests and actions to restore ECO or determine if gas control valve is bad.
Maintenance steps start page 11. Gas water heaters today should receive yearly maintenance.

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I need to locate the reset button on my Rheem 71-30s water heater but i can't find it.where is it?

1) Rheem 71-30 is 2-element electric water heater
Reset button is located behind upper panel located on side of tank.

2) Rheem no longer shows that exact model number so your tank is older.
To find age of water heater look at 2nd and 3rd digits of serial number, for example 06 is 2006

3) To download sample manual:
I recommend you read entire manual so it will save you money
http://www.rheem.com/product.aspx?id=91C402E4-D88A-4E32-BB5E-6D1A8D41FC37

4) This water heater is fully repairable by homeowner using generic parts from hardware store
To troubleshoot water heater: Requires $5 multimeter from Home center and about 45 minutes.
Repairs take from 40 minutes to 1 afternoon, depending on skill and problem.
Repairs cost $30-70
http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-troubleshoot-electric-problems-with-water-heater.html

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The Thermostat does not reset!!!

Hi jamaica,the reset pops on tank/water tempature. The unit is overheating or the reset/saftey has become defective.Recommend replace thermo.
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