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AO Smith
Electric Water Heater

Model # ESM50 Official AO Smith water heater

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Box Cover 184660-000
#19

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Box cover

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Owner's Manual 184639-000
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Owner's manual

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Drain Valve 042037-004
#3

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Drain valve

Part #042037-004

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Terminal Cover 182360-000
#10

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Terminal cover

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Thermostat 182359-000
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Thermostat

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Temperature Valve 043151-000
#9

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Temperature valve

Part #043151-000

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Access Panel 181260-000
#1

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Access panel

Part #181260-000

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$30.00
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Insulation 181639-003
#17

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Insulation

Part #181639-003

Replaced by #9003971005

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Bracket 184608-000
#11

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Bracket

Part #184608-000

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Element 042286-024
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Element

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