Ruud SP13845A Natural Gas Valve for Water Heater
The Ruud SP13845A is a natural gas control valve engineered as a replacement component for Ruud gas-fired water heaters. This valve is the component that regulates the flow of natural gas to the burner assembly, and it is designed to be installed by a licensed plumber or gas-fitting professional as part of a water heater service, repair, or rough-in job. As an OEM-matched Ruud part, the SP13845A is intended to restore proper gas control function on the specific water heater models it is designed to serve, helping keep the appliance operating as the manufacturer intended.
Key Features
- Product Type: Natural gas control valve for water heater applications.
- OEM Replacement Part: Manufactured under the Ruud brand for use on compatible Ruud natural gas water heater units.
- Gas Flow Regulation: Controls the supply of natural gas to the burner assembly during operation of the water heater.
- Trade Installation: Intended for installation and service by a qualified plumbing or gas-appliance technician familiar with gas water heater systems, not a do-it-yourself homeowner swap.
- Service & Repair Use: Designed to be used when replacing a worn, failed, or malfunctioning gas valve during water heater maintenance or repair work.
Technical Specifications
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications.
Typical Applications
- Residential Natural Gas Water Heater Repair
- Water Heater Gas Valve Replacement Service Calls
- Plumbing and Gas-Appliance Service Trucks Stocking OEM Parts
- New Construction and Renovation Water Heater Installation Support
- Rough-In and Behind-the-Wall Water Heater Servicing
Why Ruud?
Ruud is a long-established manufacturer of water heaters and water heating components used throughout residential and light-commercial plumbing systems. Choosing an OEM Ruud gas valve for a Ruud water heater helps ensure the replacement part is matched to the appliance it is designed to serve, which is a key consideration for any plumber or contractor performing gas appliance service work. Stocking genuine Ruud components like the SP13845A supports straightforward, code-conscious repair work on the water heaters your customers already have installed.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RUU-20260924
- Product Type:
- Gas Valve
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves