Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model # HE2950T981 Official Maytag electric water heater

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Access Panel 9000452
#15

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Access panel

Part #9000452

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Elem Htg 550 66001002
Elem htg 550

Part #66001002

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Terminal Cover 9002276
#11

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Terminal cover

Part #9002276

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Drain Valve 9001584
#5

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Drain valve

Part #9001584

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Drain Valve 66001015
#4

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Drain valve

Part #66001015

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Tank, Expans 66001013
#20

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Tank, expans

Part #66001013

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Access Panel 9001565
#14

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Access panel

Part #9001565

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Manual, Use & Care W/new - Series 9 12001792
#21A

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Manual, use & care w/new - series 9

Part #12001792

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Thermostat Blower 9000309
#9

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Thermostat blower

Part #9000309

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Auto Start Switch & Conduit (series 0) NLA
#21B

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Auto start switch & conduit (series 0)

Part #NLA

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Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

How to replace a water heater element

If your water heater runs out of hot water quickly and one of the two heating elements has failed, replace the element f…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water h…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

Replace a broken temperature/pressure (T&P) relief valve on an electric water heater using these instructions.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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