Gas Pressure Switch For Water Heater

This kit repairs water heaters that may have a faulty vacuum switch assembly.

Gas pressure switch for water heater.

Kit includes one vacuum switch with wire connectors. The rheem protech vacuum switch kit contains everything that you need to replace the vacuum switch on your rheem water heater. Main line gas pressure to the water heater for natural gas should be between a maximum of 14 w c. 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.

More buying choices 52 99. 4 7 out of 5 stars 29. A supply gas pressure regulator service regulator must be installed on the gas supply line no. 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.

What is the air pressure switch. Blocked vents at the top and bottom of the water heater can cause excessive heat buildup inside the chamber and trip. 3 48 kpa static pressure and a minimum of 5 2 w c. Kit ensures safe and reliable operation.

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. A thermal switch is installed in newer gas water heaters as a safety device. This part meets original equipment specs.