Rheem gas water heater installation process from start to finish what you need to know!
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- When your hot water heater has failed you will be left taking a cold shower. How to video Rheem gas water heater unboxing and review. I will show you the step by step hot water heater installation process to complete the entire installation process. This Rheem gas hot water heater was purchased from The Home Depot for $779.99. I will explain from start to finish the plumbing for the gas lines, water line in / out and pressure bypass valve and what you need to know. I will explain how to ignite Rheem water heater pilot light and the hot water thermostat temperate settings. I will explain how a gas heater works and test the water temperature from the kitchen faucet.
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That short piece of pipe you removed from that gas supply tee is there for a reason. Its a sediment trap and it catches debris that could come from your gas supply and traps it before it goes in your regulator. You should have left it on.
that's right...
That's right ☺️
It also looks like he used black pipe on the cold water side.
Yep, misleading people. Utube "experts" are dangerous.
My house built in 1959 and the only sediment traps it has are the ones I installed. Before that everything ran fine too. But it is cheap insurance.
Black iron pipe on potable water. Lord have mercy!
My Rheem 50 Gal. is the most beautiful gas water heater I have ever seen. I would enter it in a pageant, if there was such a thing. I love it. Really... love it.
This is a really good step by step video this comment is mainly for people who are watching it and going to attempt this themselves a couple tips that I would suggest is make sure all your fittings are brass and not the galvanized stuff, brass is a little more expensive but totally worth it in the long run also you want to make sure the pressure in your expansion tank matches your water pressure, you will need a pressure gauge and some sort of air compressor or pump, if not your expansion tank will fail prematurely, and lastly make sure your gas line has that little pipe that he removed it’s actually there to trap sediment coming in, what he did definitely will work and he’s up and running but these suggestions are just to help your system last you as long as possible and if you can shell out the extra money for a 12 year tank especially since you’re saving money by doing it yourself, I would do that as well, good luck to you all this is a great video, thank you
Unfortunately my water heater just gave out. Water leaking all over the garage. I’ve had a few estimates and it looks like the only way I’m going to be able to afford it is to do it myself.
Thanks for the video!
Revisions should be made to your install. Make sure you do not remove the t drip like I did for the gas line input. This is designed to catch debris which can cause issues for the water heater. Make sure to use no corrosive piping for the main water lines into the water heater, such as copper or galvanized pipe and fittings. The dope sealant does not require time to cure or dry. This was my first time doing a water heater or this type of plumbing and thanks to everyone for the feedback to point out the things I did incorrectly. I have since fixed my trap and replaced my water inlet piping. Thanks for the support everyone.
The flared fitting on the gas line does not (and should not) use pipe sealant. White ptfe tape can degrade in natural gas (there is a yellow tape for gas).
Make sure the temp is set not lower than 120F to prevent Legionella bacteria growth
@robs7930 Thank you! Great to know! Very much appreciated!!
Pretty good an nice explanation about this installation thank you we learn from the comments too thanks again.
I want to thank you for your video it helped me get my boiler function right
Thank you again.
Good video. Took me about 6 + hrs. and i thought I had all parts, some hoses too short, etc. When I got to lighting the pilot it didn't work at first. Keep trying and hold down that pilot knob . I had to try 3 x pressing ignitor 10x each try. Also some Gas hoses now come with a safety valve , make sure you install in the direction of the gas flow. If pilot still does not light try another gas line to test (I had my dryer gas line ) or change safety valve/fitting with regular fitting
Mine is also 8 years old and needs replacement this weekend. This helps alot thanks for sharing 👍
I purchased a Rheem 50 Gallon Hot Water Tank and pretty handy with doing things as I have a couple of rentals. I have never installed a Hot Water Tank but seems like I can handle it. One thing I want to ask do you really need a Joint expansion Tank or a Pressure Release Tank on the Cold Water Side? Right now I have a old RUUD Tank that is close to 30 years old and there is no Tank on the Cold Water side.
If you meant thermal expansion tank then they're really only necessary in a closed system which means you've got something like a check valve or regulator on the main water supply to the house. Most municipalities will require expansion tanks on new installations to be code compliant and if you're on a well the pressure tank can act as an X-tank as long as there's no check valve between it and the WH.
"Great Video" Excellent instructions on how to install a hot water heater - Thank You!
Thanks for taking time to make this video. Gonna tackle this job tomorrow.
Your video helped me install my Rheem! Thank you
Im putting my RHeem warer heater in tomorrow thank you I have a state in now 6 years old leaking I hope this ones better
As mentioned,you should have a drip leg.Also,there is no need for pipe dope on the compression side of the flexible gas line.The fitting going into the gas valve,yes,there you put dope as you did,but,not the compression side.
Flare fitting not compression
Awesome im confident i can do this myself thanks bro
That piece you removed and replaced with the plug was actually needed. It's a drip leg and a must have. You should've screwed in one piece at a time starting from the appliance then screwed the drip leg in at the end. Your supply line should be screwed into the top of that T and the drip leg on the bottom. And call me crazy but that looks like black pipe being used for water supply which is not suitable for drinking water.
I hope he read your comment. That is definitely good to use that black pipe on the water lines 🤮
Most codes don't allow PVC on the temperature & pressure release valve. However, many allow CPVC. Not sure your installation would pass a building inspector.
Thanks! I just bought a bunch of PVC for this job before reading your comment and fining out your 100% correct on this.
@@mylesgray3470 By the way, other than my code questions very nice job.
Thks For the video I will use it as a ref soon
Love the Skyline my Man!!!
Thanks man, I love that car as well. Check out my GTR channel if you like th-cam.com/users/JDMRightHandDrive
Daddy, while is the Hot water orange and Rusty? Oh, I used Black iron fittings for a gas line, on the inlet & outlet Water connections. Gee, will those get more curroaded faster, than the old galvanized fittings I took off...use water compatible fittings, like copper, brass, cpvc, stainless.
type o,.... corroded
Max Fly and others are correct. This guy is making all the worst DIY mistakes. DANGER... DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO. LEAD POISONING AND SERIOUS CORROSION PROBLEMS COULD RESULT.
Very helpfull you save me alot money thanks
The reason that downspout on your gas line was there was to catch any sediment that can be in a gas line as so it does not go into your valve. Should take that plug out, and reinstall a 6 inch downspout with a cap on the bottom
Yes, that’s correct.
Great Job,!Thank You, That helps me a lot for my install!!
Nice video. I have same equipment. Can you hear high pitch noise coming from the white box?
brother in law, did he suggest changing out the plastic drain valve for a brass drain valve, it is said to fail and if you plan on doing it twice a year you don't need the wrong time to be in that predicament.
Hey ya again . Wanted to comment that all i had to do to get it to ignite was hold button in and press igniterfew times and wait till blue blinging light. Tho I did remove cover down around window to inspect flame as to color to be sure gas flow was correct . And when did so i noticed the pieceof insalation was turning black because of heat .so i conntinued to remove it rather then take chance of it possibly burning .or causing fire .there was no instructions to remove it or to not so better safe then not .thanks again for Video
Is this safe to do if I’m stupid, but can follow directions? Cold showers were fine in August.. not so much now.
Great Stuff... Detail was great! Well Done!
I just installed the same exact heater, I did everything you did and no hot water in my house. Still trying to figure out what the problem is!
Another TH-cam expert. Thanks for for showing how not to do things. Black ductile iron pipe, thread sealant on a compression fitting,
Come on! He said it was his first install. You can't expect perfection.
@@bradlong7941
He stated “Show how to do correctly.”
Do I need to install a shut off valve that reduce the pressure? It says 4" inlet. The gas meter outside gives me 6"
What is the blue tank on top for? Sorry maybe you already mentioned it.
expansion tank
Did you check your water pressure at the tank drain valve before you removed your old water heater? You need to adjust the pressure of the expansion tank to match the water pressure in your house.
He didn't pressurize the expansion tank either. The pressure in the tank should match the water supply pressure.
Do you recommend a pan below the water heater for preventing a future leak damage problem if you’re on vacation?
Yes but call a plumber don't follow this guy's instructions you'll blow your house up lol
@@JUNEBUGLLC 😁
Absolutely!
Thanks to shared us the process of installation of the new water heater given us tips to do in home and save it money great job bro..
Im #90 like. Thanks bud, Im going to install one in the coming weeks. I have one on a job site sitting their not installed yet. But thank you fro the video. I will be buying an expansion tank for my heater.
Thank you. This really helped me.
Lost it when you cut the pvc with the power saw! lol
Not the correct way, but it was fast and work well💪
Dou you have nice skyline in the garage 😍
Nice skyline!!
Excellent sir Its help me out thanks 👍
Can direct vent FVIR rated gas water heater be placed on the floor in a garage?
Well just read comments glad i saw ur video .reviews about reem wasnt the best things read about reem but mines a yr old and seems to be working great .tho i do have problem with the plastic things melting around hot and cold pipes because of i figure the exhaust and backward flow kinda figured why,would so its some what fixed but the silver thing that sits on water heater need small remanufactured and the piece cut out of inside so flune would slide down into it a 1/4 futhure.but great video gonna like and subscribe and check out ur other videos .
How much your tank cost? I just got my install and was pricy.
We paid $800 for it at The Home Depot.
Would I be able to use the home depot water heater install kit?
What is the purpose of the blue cylinder on top of the heater?
Very Very Smart Work! Nice Video.
so why the black pipe on the expansion tank that should all be galvanized in the water side
I noticed that you used black steel fittings and nipples on the cold water line, that is going to rust out. Brass is better. Also there was no pan below the heater that ran to a drain or outside. Also you took out the sediment trap on the gas line.
Many wrongs this video.
Minor issue but putting a pan between the stand and the heater would be aded protection piped to a safe area, but not necessary.
Good work. Thank you.
i´m from brazil, and hear we used the tankless, brecuse is more saver. Why did u didan´t used tank less?
Was that a Harbor Freight grinder you used to cut off that pipe? Ya run what ya brung I guess.
Thank you you're doing good job
Why did u use those extra pipe pieces. When attaching the gas. Why not attach directly to water heater …? 🙏🐰🐰
I was wondering, did you have to pull a permit in order to install yourself? Here in Texas I read you have too and hire a professional?
do you have to run power to it?
Since you installed the Rheem hot water heater a year ago, have you had any problems? Just curious. I purchased the Rheem 40 gallon gas hot water heater from Home Depot yesterday and I had their contractor install it. So far, I am happy with the heater and install, but I have seen some bad comments on TH-cam about the thermostat at the bottom failures or even starting it with the push button igniter.
Only had heater for one day and it works fine, but then again, it was installed by Home Depot contractor.
how much did you pay for the contractor? I was told 4800$ Later on he brought it down to 2800$ Still deciding if i could do that myself.
@@Nobody-tf7mv…I jus signed for installer to come out for 50 gal Rheem for price/installation…Home Depot $798 for tank not sure total cost yet 🥺..This by the way is plan B; plan A for Bradford w/install total $1875 (I had same type installed in 2006, due to flood last week the thermocouple out) was told have to be replaced 😒..pricing range from $900~$1700 on average.. FYI coupling on $35.99 and labor $193/hr + drive time 😤..stating they’re not allowed to do pilot lights/coupling due to floods 😒
My new rheem tank has leaking around the top hot water side. Tech tightened it twice. Still leaking small amount of water ..
So you filled the tank without cutting on any faucets on in the house to release the pressure flow 🤔 great job 😂
This video really helped me👌🏽
I was looking to remplace the two little pic’s of pipe on my electric water heater because they look like bad is the one for the cold water and the one for the hot water if you know anything about it from beginning to end you may let me know because I don’t know that thank you 🙏
Can you tell me what is the water lines are called.cause I'm cutting the water lines for no solding what would I need to make it work..
Good job
This guy should not be making videos to show people all the wrong ways haha
How do you know when the tanks full.?
Great Job- TY for showing all the steps...Sweeeet!!Thanks Again..
Woohhoo. omg-that's awesome all the best~ )
Thanks appreciate that!😀
What size expansion tank did you use for your new water heater? Thanks in advance I greatly appreciate it!!!
Came for the water heater install instructions... stayed for the R33
The yellow gas line most likely has a compression fitting and you are not suppose to use pipe dope with it? I thought PVC gluing required a primer and then the glue, unless you are using some new product where you don't need the primer/glue and use one product instead? I think your draft hood attached to the exhaust pipe connection at the top of the water heater looked fine, it was only a very very small tiny tilt that I do not think matters, but there is nothing wrong with making it perfectly straight also for at least 4-6 inches. Unfortunately whoever did my original water heater used a twisting coupler piece, so there is only about 2-3 inches of straight pipe there. Gas line can also have a sediment trap, but my home did not have one. Wondering if I should add that or not. Also the instructions show a 6" heat trap (going downward) on the hot water output line, but in my home there is one that goes up, not sure if that matters or not? I am just a home owner installer too, watching your video to make sure I don't miss anything.
That skyline tho 🤤🤤🤤
Is that an R32 ❤❤❤
very good job
Would you like to install my new water heater?, I live in Seattle.
Thanks for the offer. I am not a professional plumber and I would recommend you to hire a professional to make sure it is done correctly and to code. Good luck sir and thanks for watching!👍
@@Allkindsofstuff what is your purpose to make this video?...lol
9:50 pipe from PSV, I would use two 45's instead of one 90. Because I consider this a drain line.
What is the potential weight of the expansion tank when full, maybe add a support this item.
Why did you take the sediment trap off the gas hookup? You use a little bit too much dope, go easy on that so it doesn’t get into the gas valve and cause issues. It’s ok to put a little dope on flare and compression fittings but keep it skin thin. Always use black iron pipe for oil, LP, and natural gas, copper, pex, galvanized, brass for water.
Thanks for the insight. I spoke with my brother in law after this and he explained where I made a few mistakes. Yeah already fixed the trap issue. I replaced the pipe with what exactly was there before, novice move, I should have used coper. That will be my next project to redo before its starts putting rust into the water.
Another thing i havent seen commonly mentioned here is your water temperature. I know you may want to conserve energy, but if your tank temperature is under 120 degrees as you measured in that cup, then that's also a problem. Tank temps below 140 degrees can allow bacterial formation.
Ty
You bet!
Great video wondering how long it takes for hot Water - from cold to hot
What you're probably looking for is the water heater recovery rate which will vary based on a few different things, but for a tank similar to the one installed in the video would be in the ballpark of 40-50 min. The recovery time doubles if using an electric water heater instead of gas.
My understanding is that the black steel pipe and tee are meant to use for natural gas Installation.
you had moss growing there?
You knew your son would come in handy one day , lol
Could have used copper piping for water lines and you wont have the same issue corroding again.
Only question I have is the pressure drain at the top..what size fitting is it..you skipped that part..
No drip pan?
Flex pipe on water heater is that ok legal massachusetes .pressure valve on the nipple of water tank cold side u don't put one on.
Light keeps flashing or stays blue
What a HACK ! Great movie on what NOT to do!
Do you not have regulations where you are ? Plus no manufacturers warranty?
Are we just gonna skip the fact that this man has an R32 skyline in the background?!
Critters can crawl into that exterior drain, possible negating the value of the pressure relief valve. Flue pipe not mechanically connected to H2o heater. Depending on the plumbing a dielectrc union should be considered.
Thanks for all your help bro I really appreciate it
Does anyone know of any fire code regarding storing items around the water heater?
No pan?
You had me until you slathered the thread sealant all over the gas line flare fitting!
The black pipe that you connected the expansion tank is to be used on gas line NOT for portable water.
How to I turn off my Rheem gas ho water heater?
You turn the water heater knob to the of position and it will shut off. Good luck.
stuff stuff Thanks