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Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model # 153579400 Official Kenmore gas water heater

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Kenmore Water Heater Gas Control Valve (replaces 9008987) 100262939
#7

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Kenmore water heater gas control valve (replaces 9008987)

Part #100262939

$243.69 | 
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Water Heater Burner 9006136
#3

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Water heater burner

Part #9006136

$23.89 | 
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Water Heater Manifold Door Gasket 9006141
#NI

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Water heater manifold door gasket

Part #9006141

This item is not returnable
$25.47 | 
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Orifice 9006698
#4

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Orifice

Part #9006698

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Water Heater Burner Access Door 9006648
#13

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Water heater burner access door

Part #9006648

Replaced by #100111363

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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 183463-26, 183463-29, 29109, 9001834, 9003465, 9003487, 9003922) 9003721
#1

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Water heater anode rod (replaces 183463-26, 183463-29, 29109, 9001834, 9003465, 9003487, 9003922)

Part #9003721

Replaced by #100109434

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$36.67
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Water Heater Thermocouple 9007872
#16

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Water heater thermocouple

Part #9007872

Replaced by #100112327

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$57.78
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Nipple 9000415
#12

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Nipple

Part #9000415

Replaced by #100108409

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$25.71
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Water Heater Vent Draft Hood (replaces 185917-002, 700795-020) 9006647
#5

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Water heater vent draft hood (replaces 185917-002, 700795-020)

Part #9006647

Replaced by #100111362

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$34.44
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Water Heater Pilot Assembly 9007876
#14

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Water heater pilot assembly

Part #9007876

Replaced by #100112330

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