Gas Pressure Switch For Water Heater

The rheem protech vacuum switch kit contains everything that you need to replace the vacuum switch on your rheem water heater.

Gas pressure switch for water heater.

This part meets original equipment specs. This kit repairs water heaters that may have a faulty vacuum switch assembly. A pressure switch is designed to sense the negative pressure created by the draft inducer motor during the furnace startup and to shut down the furnace ignition if the air pressure is inadequate. Rheem climatek gas furnace vent air pressure switch replacement for part 42 24335 02.

More buying choices 52 99. One of the ways to check is your ao smith gas water heater with the power vent venting properly is to test the air pressure switch for proper work. The air pressure switch is the element used on all power vent models and it checks that there is proper venting removal of the products of combustion. Kit ensures safe and reliable operation.

A supply gas pressure regulator service regulator must be installed on the gas supply line no. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause excessive heat buildup inside the chamber and trip. Kit includes one vacuum switch with wire connectors. 1 29 kpa dynamic pressure for natural gas.

A thermal switch is installed in newer gas water heaters as a safety device. The pressure switch on a furnace may fail or get stuck in an open position and there are few simple checks you can complete before testing the switch. 3 48 kpa static pressure and a minimum of 5 2 w c. Main line gas pressure to the water heater for natural gas should be between a maximum of 14 w c.