Comment added for future reference for people who have the problem of a broken FVIR inside the combustion chamber: Out of curiosity, I searched Ebay for "FVIR". There's a bunch of the FVIR devices listed, as well as some of the burner cover plate gaskets. I also found one on Amazon. Also check out my video about blowing the intake screen out. There's some conversation in the comments about this topic there. www.rheem.com/water-heating/articles/what-is-fvir/

Great video series; your attention to detail and troubleshooting skills are a rare find. I have the same code and am going thru it now to see what the culprit is.

@manabouthome

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! And good luck with your water heater troubleshooting. Thanks for watching!

I want to thank you for all of the work that you put into making this video series. It was invaluable for me. Despite the fact that I rent my water heater (common in my area), I really didn't want to get the service guys involved. Last time I had them come out, I was informed that this style of heater is no longer available and must be replaced with a physically larger unit with added insulation. The problem is that the previous home owners had renovated the basement and had installed a bathroom that trapped the water heater in a corner between the furnace and the new bathroom wall. There was enough space to get the old heater out but putting a new one in would require removing the furnace, installing the new water heater and then re-installing the furnace. They were able to find an old heater that would fit but I was warned that was the last one. A couple of months ago, my heater started acting up and periodically required pulling the plug and resetting it. This finally got to the point where this would no longer work. Using your suggestions, I was able to confirm that the shut-off valve was working as it should. Ultimately, I ended up removing that burner / flame sensor assembly. The sensor looked OK, but I sanded it anyway and cleaned the burner. Like magic, it has been working flawlessly for the last week. My daughter who is home from college for the summer is very very happy to no longer have the surprise of freezing showers.

@manabouthome

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome. 'Happy to help! Thank you watching and commenting.

My heater just experienced this same error code. Tried cleaning the flame sensor, but that didn't fix the issue. Eventually figured out the gas valve solenoid was the problem. Was quoted $600 to replace the gas valve assembly, but decided not to go that route given my heater was 15 years old. Ended up replacing it. Hope I get 15 years out of the new one! One thing I did do -which may have helped extend the tank from rusting and leaking - was I changed the anode rod every 5 years.

@manabouthome

Ай бұрын

I took a chance by replacing the gas valve. (~$300) The tank is still good, so far. I've been thinking I should replace the anode. Thanks for the suggestion, and thanks for watching. Good luck with the new water heater!

Yesterday I had the same issue and your video helped me fix this! I cleaned the flame sensor (using an emery cloth) and waited about 30min to check if we have hot water. Lo and behold, we have hot water. thank you so much, I highly appreciate you!

@manabouthome

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped! Hope it holds up. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Very helpful video, I had same problem with the Intellivent. This help me fix mine

@manabouthome

19 күн бұрын

I'm happy it helped! Thanks for watching!

Great video. Nice see someone that can actually troubleshoot!

@manabouthome

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

Great video. I have this same issue. I am sure it is the flame sensor or the gas valve. Will tackle it tomorrow. Thanks for the troubleshoot. Saved me a lot of time!

@manabouthome

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

@JayR-uy8gl

2 жыл бұрын

@@manabouthome cleaned the flame sensor, back in business. Ordered new valve to have on hand because I think that's what it is.

@manabouthome

2 жыл бұрын

@@JayR-uy8gl Nice!

Is the led light supposed to be on suggesting if it’s hot or cold where arrows are pointing?

@manabouthome

Жыл бұрын

The 6 LEDs indicate the water temperature setting. According to the Manual, from left to right - the 1st LED (vacation) Warm = approximately 70 Degrees F. The 2nd LED doesn't appear to be used. The 3rd LED (down arrow) = approx. 120 Deg F. The 4th LED (A) = approx. 130 Deg F. The 5th LED (B) = approx. 140 Deg F. The 6th LED (C) = approx. 150 Deg F. Or, the 6th LED FLASHING (C) = approx. 160 Deg F. Thank you for watching!

Because the air motor heats up and does not circulate fast

@manabouthome

Жыл бұрын

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2nd rheem power vent after 8 years on both of them tank leaks

@manabouthome

10 ай бұрын

The one in the video is 13 years old. No leaks yet! I just put a new vent blower on it. Hope it lasts a bit longer. Thank you for watching.