RHEEM 234782 Water Heater Liquid Propane Gas Control Thermostat

Gas Control (Thermostat) - LP

Gas control (thermostat) for use with Rheem tank-type water heaters. Coil in gas control faces upward and may be damaged if installed in a vertical position.

This RHEEM (RHC1040V) Gas Control (Thermostat) is designed to work with RHEEM specific gas fired water heaters. If you have a dual fuel controller on your water heater, replace it with this replacement model as it will function properly. A gas control is crucial in ensuring that the correct level of gas pressure and temperature is maintained to ensure that water heats quickly while energy usage remains low. This model also has an automatic shut off for overheat situations, which are dangerous to both the equipment and nearby persons if left unchecked. This part needs to be installed in conjunction with other components

The gas control (thermostat) helps to regulate the temperature of a liquid propane gas-fired water heater. It is attached to the pilot assembly inside the water heater. The thermostatic coil is used as a temperature-sensing device while the control works as a gas control valve for controlling the gas supply to the pilot light. The gas control must be adjusted to obtain the correct flame for ignition.

Rheem part number 234782 is built specifically for your Rheem water heater. This gas control (thermostat) is a genuine replacement part.

The gas control (thermostat) is sometimes referred to as a gas valve or gas regulator. It controls the gas to the water heater and is normally located near the water heater. The purpose of the control is to turn the gas on and off, and to vary its output.  Gas controls are usually located in the upper rear corner of the water heater cabinet. This type of thermostat is used on Rheem natural gas fueled mini-tank water heaters as well as Rheem all-gas fueled small storage units and larger storage units with 4" OD burner outlets. This gas control operates two

The Rheem Liquid Propane Gas Control Thermostat reduces the chance of overheating and will automatically close off the LP gas supply to the water heater. This is a factory original part for Rheem, Ruud, Bradford White, Kenmore, Zephyr Solar and other brand water heaters.

This Gas Control is designed to improve comfort and convenience while reducing energy costs. This durable gas control automatically modulates the flow of gas to the water heater’s burner assembly based on varying user settings, resulting in lower utility bills, reduced maintenance, and more consistent hot water. To help cut costs even more, it can be easily installed into a wide variety of water heaters that offer infinite saturation control capability with sweep hand.