5KW element broken


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Old 12-10-10, 02:24 PM
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Question 5KW element broken

I need a replacement heating element for a
Rheem model# RBEA-17J05NUBAI, Serial # M3494-6348.
From the breakout of the model# it's a single 5KW element. I have partially dis-assembled the unit far enough to see that the element is actually broken.
Since I have no other heat I'd like to know if just the element can be replaced or, since it seems to wrap around under the squirrel cage fan, do I have to replace the entire fan/heater assembly?
If I can replace just the element, it would help if I knew where to get one. Maybe Rheem?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
 
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Old 12-10-10, 11:20 PM
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I just don't want to jump on this one 100% but I am pretty sure they will slide out as a " Tray " or Drawer if you get my drift and I think it hold by two or four screws and slide it out.

One of the other HVAC guys will chime in a moment one way or other they will know more details and where to get it.

It will be nice if you listed which state so one of us will able dail in where to find it.

But before you do disconnect and replace the heating element drawer mark down ALL conductors where they go due there is a sequnice relay in there plus couple other items along the way.

Merci.
Marc
 
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Old 12-11-10, 06:14 AM
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Sorry 'bout that. I live in Port St Lucie, Florida. That's about 50 miles north of West Palm Beach, but I will order from anywhere in the country if I can't get it locally.
Yeah, I've taken other stuff apart & use a digital camera and notes and LABEL everything to insure it works when I get it put back together.
 
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Old 12-12-10, 04:38 AM
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There are a lot of places online you can order parts from, or give your local a dealer a shot, that way you don't have to wait for it to arrive on shipping.
 
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Old 12-12-10, 08:51 PM
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Thanks guys, I found the part locally (cheers to Scott at Lentz) and will probably get it in Monday or Tuesday.
 
 

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