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Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model # HE3840S981 Official Maytag water heater

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Thermostat, Lower (w/hi- 66001008
#12

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Thermostat, lower (w/hi-

Part #66001008

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Cover, Terminal (lwr Thr 66001064
#16

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Cover, terminal (lwr thr

Part #66001064

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Valve, Drain (2" Long) 66001015
#4

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Valve, drain (2" long)

Part #66001015

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"e" Ring - Series 1 N/P
#21C

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"e" ring - series 1

Part #N/P

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Manual, Use & Care (8-yr - Series 10 66001072
#21B

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Manual, use & care (8-yr - series 10

Part #66001072

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Panel, Access (upr) - Series 10 9000452
#15

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Panel, access (upr) - series 10

Part #9000452

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Pan, Drain (22") - Series 10 66001011
#21

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Pan, drain (22") - series 10

Part #66001011

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(28") - Series 10 66001012
#21A

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(28") - series 10

Part #66001012

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Panel, Access (lower) - Series 10 9001565
#14

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Panel, access (lower) - series 10

Part #9001565

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Tank, Expansion (2 Gal.) - Series 10 66001013
#20

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Tank, expansion (2 gal.) - series 10

Part #66001013

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Why isn't my water heater heating my water?

Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failu…

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Why isn't my water heater making the water hot enough?

Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excess…

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Why is there water in my water heater's drain pan?

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Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

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Why is my water heater making the water too hot?

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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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 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…

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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.…

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Time required
 15 minutes or less

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Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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