Maytag
Gas Water Heater

Model # HJ640NORTCGA Official Maytag water heater

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Burner Orifice 66001161
#11

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Burner orifice

Part #66001161

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Manual, Use & Care (frch/eng) (non-illus) 66001126
#17

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Manual, use & care (frch/eng) (non-illus)

Part #66001126

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Tubing Pilot 66001276
#10A

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Tubing pilot

Part #66001276

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Anode Rod 66001189
#4

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Anode rod

Part #66001189

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Thermocouple 66001391
#9A

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Thermocouple

Part #66001391

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Manifold 66001324
#12

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Manifold

Part #66001324

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Inner Door 66001029
#15

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Inner door

Part #66001029

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Temperature Valve 66001079
#5

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Temperature valve

Part #66001079

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Drain Valve 66001181
#6A

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Drain valve

Part #66001181

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Manifold 66001327
#12C

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Manifold

Part #66001327

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