Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 153316455 Official Kenmore power miser 6 electric water heater

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Thermostat 31917
#17

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Thermostat

Part #31917

Replaced by #9001954015

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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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Thermostat 31918
#12

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Thermostat

Part #31918

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Temp Pressur 33085
#1

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Temp pressur

Part #33085

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Dip Tube 9000280
#2

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Dip tube

Part #9000280

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Anode Rod 9001828
#3

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Anode rod

Part #9001828

Replaced by #100109594

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042) 9001584
#5

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Kenmore elite water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584

Replaced by #100108603

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Element 31906
Element

Part #31906

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
#6

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Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

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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
#4

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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

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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…

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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
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 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.…

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