Natural Gas Pilot Assembly
When you buy a new Rheem water heater, we include a new natural gas pilot assembly (P/N 289039S2) and regulator/pressure switch (P/N 233319). The natural gas pilot assembly is warranted for two years from date of limited warranty registration.
RHEEM furnaces and water heaters with gas pilot assembly model number 233319
RHEEM pilot assemblies are direct replacements for the ones that came with the original equipment.
This pilot assembly is compatible with Rheem's line of natural gas water heaters and can be used in place of any part # 233319.
With the Rheem 233319 water heater pilot assembly, there are no worries about burning out your pilot light. Unlike electric water heaters, natural gas is used to light a flame that burns the power of energy efficient water without electricity serving as a backup system for when the gas goes low. When you purchase this pilot assembly it will come full assembled and ready for use. The high heat resistant thermoplastic housing provides better bearing protection than conventional parts.
RHEEM 233319 Water Heater Pilot Assembly – Natural Gas, 233319, if your water heater is experiencing any of the issues below or the pilot is going out constantly, this could be your problem. If you are replacing your water heater, you will need to replace the pilot assembly since it will come with a new gas valve and thermocouple.
The pilot assembly is designed to decrease the amount of gas required to ignite the burner assembly. This saves energy and makes your heater system more efficient.