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GE
Electric Water Heater

Model # GE40T12BLM01 Official GE water heater

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Water Heater Anode Rod WS02X22262
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Water heater anode rod

Part #WS02X22262

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J-box Access WS51X21906
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J-box access

Part #WS51X21906

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Barrier Diel WS04X21920
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Barrier diel

Part #WS04X21920

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Cover Elment WS51X21912
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Cover elment

Part #WS51X21912

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Scr 10-32 Gx WS02X22082
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Scr 10-32 gx

Part #WS02X22082

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T-p Valve WS06X21923
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T-p valve

Part #WS06X21923

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Scr 10-32 Gx WS02X22081
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Scr 10-32 gx

Part #WS02X22081

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Fixed J-box WS51X21907
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Fixed j-box

Part #WS51X21907

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Control Asse WS35X22322
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Control asse

Part #WS35X22322

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Clip Spring WS03X21911
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Clip spring

Part #WS03X21911

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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…

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 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

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 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.…

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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