Water Heater Vapor Sensor

Fv sensors are typically found on power vents damper models and draft induced water heaters powered by natural gas or propane presence of fv sensor is determined by model.

Water heater vapor sensor.

Fv sensors are safety devices on select models of water heaters which cause a soft lockout a k a. You might have a bad vapor sensor. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.

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If your hot water heater stays on then you re home free. The unit shuts down when flammable vapors are detected near the unit to prevent the possibility of their ignition. Rheem sp20172 water heater vapor sensor genuine original equipment manufacturer oem part. Vapor sensor the 25vs chemi resistive flammable vapor sensor from therm o disc is an integral part of the flammable vapor ignition resistance fvir systems offered by the north american water heater manufactures on residential power vent and high efficiency atmospheric models.

At some point you will hear a spark. It s after 5pm that s not going to happen. The owner s manual indicates that if switching the heater on off does not fix the issue i should replace the flammable vapor sensor. Richmond water heaters fvir sensor kit.

Hot water heater is locked out because flammable vapor sensor was tripped led status codes indicate this. Turn the power on and cycle the temperature switch from low to hot 5 times ending on hot. After applying pipe thread tape to the mip nipples on your water heater thread the fip end of the water heater connector onto the tank and tighten with channel locks. Turn the heat dial down to low.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. The heater will then resume giving you hot water. This sensor is designed to shut off your water heater system to prevent fires in case flammable vapors are present within the area. However there are no flammable vapors but i cannot get the water heater to come back on.

I describe how i permanently fixed a faulty flammable vapor sensor on a water heater. Unfortunately after i performed a reset on the control unit my water heater shut off after five minutes. The pilot light will subsequently light and you will likely hear a whoosh where the flame ignites underneath the water heater. Turn the power switch to off and wait 30 seconds.