Gas Water Heater Sensor

On older style heaters with standing pilot lights the device is typically called a thermocouple while on newer units with electronic ignition the same or virtually the same device is called a flame sensor.

Gas water heater sensor. The fvs is a relatively newer ish invention that consists of a silicone type sensor that detects flammable vapors outside of the hot water tank. Hot surface igniter sensor assembly. You can then select sensor thermistor from the part category filter to identify the specific sensor components that fit your model. Need more help finding the right part.

32 1 46 oz get it as soon as wed sep 23. More buying choices 12 38 20 used new offers. 1 16 of over 1 000 results for water heater sensor rheem sp20172 flammable vapor fv sensor kit. Most newer water heaters use honeywell gas valves.

Including the proline 400 401 series gas water heater the proline xe power vent gas water heater and the proline standard electric water. Ao smith water heater gas burner. The honeywell gas valve has a front middle and back with temperature sensor and piezo ignitor connections in between. If you have a gas leak you certainly don t want to have an open flame feeding off that fuel.

Do what you need to do to disassemble the valve but leave the sensor plugged into the back plate. Certain rheem water gas water heater models feature electronic controls with a flammable vapor sensor installed on the bottom portion of the water heater unit. All you have to do is enter the full model number of your water heater in our website s search bar for a complete list of compatible parts. 4 8 out of 5 stars 775.

A thermocouple or flame sensor is a device used to control gas flow in gas water heaters. Smith gas water heater burner assembly. Free shipping on your first order shipped by amazon. Honeywell cq100a1013 u not available cq100a1013 24 inch replacement thermocouple for gas furnaces boilers and water heaters quot 4 6 out of 5 stars 235 8 99 8.