Rheem SP21195C Natural Gas Valve/Thermostat
An OEM Rheem natural gas valve/thermostat used to control gas flow and water temperature in compatible Rheem gas water-heater applications when the specified replacement control is required.
Key Features
- Official OEM replacement Natural Gas Valve/thermostat (SP21195C)
- Listed as replacing: SP20303A, AP14270C, SP20303D
- Rheem describes its gas valve/pilot adapter kits as including what's necessary to replace a gas control valve when the gas control is damaged or needs replacement, and as controlling incoming gas to the burner assembly
Compatibility & Applications
- SupplyHouse identifies it as an OEM gas valve/thermostat for Rheem equipment; customer reviews and Q&A discuss it specifically as a replacement gas valve on Rheem gas water heaters.
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: SP21195C (including as the direct replacement for AP14270C / SP20303A / SP20303D).
Installation & Operation Notes
- Installation should be performed by a qualified plumber/HVAC service technician experienced with gas appliances.
- Reference the water heater's service/installation manual for safe shutdown, leak testing, and proper checkout after replacement.
- Customer feedback notes the part includes instructions and is often described as a quick changeout when the correct replacement is confirmed.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- This part is commonly replaced when a gas control valve fails and the water heater will not operate normally.
- Reviews describe replacement restoring hot water operation and, in some cases, improving performance versus the original valve.
User Reviews & Q&A Summary
- Correct replacement / restores operation: Review themes repeatedly describe it as a perfect fit or direct replacement that gets the water heater back online and producing hot water.
- Ease and speed of repair: Several users mention a fast swap (often described as a short job) and appreciate that instructions are included.
- Value and availability: Customers frequently cite good pricing versus local sourcing, and note it was difficult to find elsewhere.
- Support and warranty experience: Multiple reviews praise SupplyHouse support and replacement handling
- Q&A theme: SupplyHouse staff confirms SP21195C is the direct replacement for AP14270C and recommends replacing the pilot assembly as part of that repair scenario.