Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 153321844 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Water Heater Thermostat, Upper 9001954
#23

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Water heater thermostat, upper

Part #9001954

Replaced by #9001954015

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Element 5500 9000396
#8A

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Element 5500

Part #9000396

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

Replaced by #9000308005

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Thermostat Cover (replaces 183529-000) 9002276
#16

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

Part #9002276

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Anode Rod 9004333
#14

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Anode rod

Part #9004333

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Water Heater Heating Element, 3,800-watt 9000225
Water heater heating element, 3,800-watt

Part #9000225

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Water Heater Owner's Manual 326123-000
#10

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Water heater owner's manual

Part #326123-000

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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 183463-032, 183463-39, 183463-48, 29109-35, 43816-42, 43817-35, 9000734, 9001672, 9001830, 9001830005, 9003529, 9003650, 9003928) 9001829
#12

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Water heater anode rod (replaces 183463-032, 183463-39, 183463-48, 29109-35, 43816-42, 43817-35, 9000734, 9001672, 9001830, 9001830005, 9003529, 9003650, 9003928)

Part #9001829

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Nipple 9003936
#6

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Nipple

Part #9003936

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Water Heater Thermostat Cover 9002438
#18

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Water heater thermostat cover

Part #9002438

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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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your water heaters

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your water heater.

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

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Easy DIY water heater repairs

Easy DIY water heater repairs

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