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Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 153316140 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Thermostat 31917
#16

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Thermostat

Part #31917

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Thermostat 4231919
#11

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Thermostat

Part #4231919

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Thermostat Cover (replaces 183529-000) 9002276
#12

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Kenmore elite water heater thermostat cover (replaces 183529-000)

Part #9002276

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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015) 9000309
Water heater thermostat bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)

Part #9000309

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State Dip Tube 9001598
#2

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State dip tube

Part #9001598

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Temp Pressur 33085
#1

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Temp pressur

Part #33085

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042) 9001584
#6

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Kenmore elite water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584

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Drain 9000058
#5

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Drain

Part #9000058

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Element 31906
Element

Part #31906

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

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