Water Heater Plastic Drain Valve Replacement

Plastic shank water heater drain valve model 11543 8 39 8 39.

Water heater plastic drain valve replacement. Check out how easy it is to replace a water heater drain valve. Shank poly water heater drain valve with handgrip handle model sp12039 4 93 4 93. Set your store to see local. You can get a brass one for less than ten dollars a plastic one is about half that much.

Is your water heater drain valve leaking or clogged up. Hot water heater drain valve replacement. We don t recommend replacing gaskets in plastic drain valves. Rheem protech 2 1 4 in.

Do you have a plastic drain valve. Not only can the valve spring a leak but it can also make your routine flushing almost impossible. Proper water heater repair and maintenance requires you to drain your water heater from time to time. Thankfully water heater drain valve replacement is a rather easy.

Direct replacement for rheem ruud and richmond water heaters. The concentric handle allows for simple operation. Like all water valves the drain valve on your water heater can wear out and leak often this happens after you drain the water heater as part of the regular maintenance of the unit but it can happen anytime. Is it worth the difference.

Free delivery with 45 order. Having a faulty drain valve on your water heater can be a real headache. If the repair isn t successful you ll have water. If your water heater came with a cheap plastic valve you may want to consider upgrading to a brass valve.

The rheem protech water heater drain valves offers a durable high quality replacement that will provide years of service. Replacing a plastic water heater drain valve i purchased a new 50 gallon water heater and the factory drain valve is now made from a white plastic. Replacement water heater connector washer model 60229n. Since replacing a hot water heater drain valve has the potential to 1 scald you and 2 flood your basement it s best to leave this job to professionals.