Does this only apply to Rheem water heaters?
A. The concern over the crack in the vent outlet appears to be unique to the Rheem products of 1992 through 1996. However, vent separations can happen on any vent system. Fuel Safety , other regulatory authorities in Canada, and CSA are all investigating other manufacturers and models of water heaters to determine if similar problems exist with their equipment. Homeowners are encouraged to include a check of their vent systems, as part of their normal home maintenance checklist. Q. When they remove my vent connection will they replace it with the same type of connection? A. No, the vent connection will be replaced with a new design. Q. If these fittings are separating, is there a danger that fumes (carbon monoxide) can enter my home? A. This is a possibility. It is unlikely that dangerous levels of carbon monoxide will occur in a home because hot water heaters burn efficiently and operate for only short periods of time. Q. How will I know that the person who comes to my home is the rig
