Rheem Rudd 50 gal power vent water heater with water in the blower motor

[Mai]

Model Number

PROG50-42N RU67

Brand

-brand-

Age

6-10 years

Hello
I have a Rudd power vent water heater that has been showing the code for a bad pressure sensor. I noticed that there is water in the blower motor when i changed the switch. It is a lot of water enough to touch the fan wheel in the motor. I know this caused the switch to fail but how can that much water get into the blower motor?

 

[Jake]

Through the roof vent maybe?

Jake

 

[Mai]

I don't think so it vents on the side of the house. Its not blocked and no rain here for a month

 

[Jake]

I don't see how water got it in then, maybe another tech. will know and shed some light on it for us.

Jake

 

[Mai]

thx Jake I can't see how the water is getting in either