Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 153318160 Official Kenmore power miser 8+ water heater

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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015) 9000309
#8

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Water heater thermostat bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)

Part #9000309

Replaced by #100108380

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042) 9001584
#4

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Kenmore elite water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584

Replaced by #100108603

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Relief Valve 9001583
#2

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Relief valve

Part #9001583

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

Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
#5

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Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

Replaced by #100108379

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Thermostat 9002300
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Thermostat

Part #9002300

Replaced by #100108424

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Ao Smith Water Heater Drain Valve (replaces 35472-9, 9003911, Ap10424b, Ap-10424-b, Ap-10424-c, Ap-10424-d, Ap-8963-b) 9001588
#3

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Ao smith water heater drain valve (replaces 35472-9, 9003911, ap10424b, ap-10424-b, ap-10424-c, ap-10424-d, ap-8963-b)

Part #9001588

Replaced by #100108605

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Owner's Manual 0291416

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Owner's manual

Part #0291416

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Rating Plate 0270182
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Rating plate

Part #0270182

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& 322841 N/P
& 322841

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Water Heater Buss Bar Kit 9001591
#7

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Water heater buss bar kit

Part #9001591

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Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water h…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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Easy DIY water heater repairs

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