Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 153321982 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Element 074343
#26D

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Element

Part #074343

Replaced by #100108290

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Gasket 0530037
#25

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Gasket

Part #0530037

Replaced by #100108379

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Insulation 0130274A
#15C

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Insulation

Part #0130274A

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Insulation 0130277A
#15F

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Insulation

Part #0130277A

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Insulation 0130276A
#15E

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Insulation

Part #0130276A

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Insulation 0130275A
#15D

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Insulation

Part #0130275A

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Nipple 0560111A
#13

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Nipple

Part #0560111A

This item is not returnable
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Nipple 0560119
#9

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Nipple

Part #0560119

This item is not returnable
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Thermostat 0180033
#20

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Thermostat

Part #0180033

Replaced by #100108424

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Element 074441
#26C

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Element

Part #074441

Replaced by #100108327

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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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