Model # GG40T12BXR01 Official GE water heater

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Pilot assembly - short nat

Part #WS52X23199

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Door thermistor

Part #WS21X23195

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Inlet/outlet pipe

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Foam dam

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Burner Assembly (16.5 -32- Atm - Ng) WS50X23186

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Burner assembly (16.5 -32- atm - ng)

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Scr 8-18 Ab Uihwh 3/4 Sems Sms WS01X23562

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Scr 8-18 ab uihwh 3/4 sems sms

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T-p valve insulation

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Rod anode - mag 46.75

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Model # GG40T12BXR01 Official GE water heater

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