Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 183320481 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Therm W/eco 018031
#23

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Therm w/eco

Part #018031

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Thermostat 018032
#22

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Thermostat

Part #018032

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Owner's Manual 029557A

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Owner's manual

Part #029557A

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Washer 068001
#8

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Washer

Part #068001

Replaced by #9000333

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Bracket 011238
#24

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Bracket

Part #011238

Replaced by #100108380

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Insulation 013277A
#15D

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Insulation

Part #013277A

Replaced by #0130277A

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Insulation 013274A
#15A

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Insulation

Part #013274A

Replaced by #0130274A

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Heat Trap 037091
#11

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Heat trap

Part #037091

Replaced by #100108385

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Insulation 013276A
#15C

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Insulation

Part #013276A

Replaced by #0130276A

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Therm W/eco 018030
#21

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Therm w/eco

Part #018030

Replaced by #100108424

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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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