Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model # HE3950S Official Maytag electric water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Maytag HE3950S electric water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Access Panel 9000452
#15

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Access panel

Part #9000452

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 66001053
Water heater heating element gasket

Part #66001053

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

Dip Tube 66001066
#3A

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Dip tube

Part #66001066

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

Drain Pan 66001105
#24A

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Drain pan

Part #66001105

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

Boss Bak Kit 9001591
#8

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Boss bak kit

Part #9001591

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

Manual, U And C (9-yr Warranty) 66001094
#24B

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Manual, u and c (9-yr warranty)

Part #66001094

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

Terminal Cover 9002303
#13

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Terminal cover

Part #9002303

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Gasket, Dip 9002277
#2

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Gasket, dip

Part #9002277

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

Lower Thermostat 66001008
#12

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Lower thermostat

Part #66001008

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

Drain Valve 66001015
#4

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Drain valve

Part #66001015

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

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Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating elemen…

Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating…

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.

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

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Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

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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