Gas Water Heater Replacement Diy

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Gas water heater replacement diy.

Water heaters are invaluable home appliances for providing hot water to your home but they don t last forever. Clean the gas burner and replace the thermocoupler a safety device that shuts off the gas automatically if the pilot flame goes out. Aluminum replacement rods are sold at home centers. Buy 3 or more 412 66.

The average life span of a water heater is between 8 and 12 years. We hope this video helps any contractors or homeowners wanting t. Many water heaters have an estimated life expectancy of 8 to 12 years. Shut off the water supply to the water heater if necessary by closing the shutoff valve on the cold water.

Turn off the gas supply by turning the gas pilot control valve to the pilot setting on the water s gas valve. From power vent fan motors and pressure switches to burner assemblies and anode rods repair clinic carries the specific replacement parts that fit your water heater model including those manufactured by rheem a o. Find the right water heater parts with repair clinic. Best seller rheem performance 40 gal.

The key is picking the most efficient water heater large enough to handle your needs. We ll show you how to install your own gas water heater in less than a day. Water heaters tend to last seven to 15 years. Make sure that the gas is connected and the pilot light is lit.

Smith bradford white richmond or whirlpool type the full model number of your water heater into the repair clinic website. In most cases the hexagonal head of the rod is visible on the top of the water heater. When it comes time to replace yours chances are you ll pick the same type of unit either gas or electric. Rods are made from magnesium aluminum or aluminum zinc alloy.

Diy projects ideas project calculators installation services specials offers. Even if you don t need a new water heater right now chances are you will within the next few years. However if you replace your water heater anode rod before it fails about every five years you can double the life of your water heater. Tall 6 year 36 000 btu natural gas tank water heater model xg40t06ec36u1 439 00 439 00.

Flush the heater to remove sediment from the tank. Turn off the power to an electric water heater by switching off the circuit breaker or removing the fuse on the water heater circuit in your home s breaker box or fuse panel. Insulate the hot water pipes. Raise the temperature setting on the thermostat.

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