AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPCR50270E Official AO Smith water heater

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Anode 183523-29
#1

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Anode

Part #183523-29

Replaced by #100109624

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Hose Clamp 183545-1
#11

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Hose clamp

Part #183545-1

Replaced by #9004462115

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Valve 181508-31
#18

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Valve

Part #181508-31

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Drain Valve 42037
#40

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Drain valve

Part #42037

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

Gas Valve 183760-2
#21

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Gas valve

Part #183760-2

Replaced by #100109740

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Limit Switch 183380-2
#7

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Limit switch

Part #183380-2

Replaced by #9004661115

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Wall Plate 181557
#27

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Wall plate

Part #181557

Replaced by #9004364105

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Wall Plate 182787
#26

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Wall plate

Part #182787

Replaced by #9004435115

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Baffle 181360-2
#3

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Baffle

Part #181360-2

Replaced by #9004362115

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Hex Nut 183717
#14

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Hex nut

Part #183717

Replaced by #184746-000

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