AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPSH40270E Official AO Smith water heater

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Wall Plate 182787
#26

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Wall plate

Part #182787

Replaced by #9004435115

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Collar 20172-21
#20

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Collar

Part #20172-21

Replaced by #9004610115

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Insulation 181639-1
#36

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Insulation

Part #181639-1

Replaced by #9003971005

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Burner 184052
#13

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Burner

Part #184052

Replaced by #9006981005

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Label 183765
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Label

Part #183765

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Blower 183505
#6

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Blower

Part #183505

Replaced by #9004306005

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Valve 181508-31
#18

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Valve

Part #181508-31

Replaced by #100109724

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Limit Switch 183380-2
#7

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Limit switch

Part #183380-2

Replaced by #9004661115

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Combo.valv 183760
#21

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Combo.valv

Part #183760

Replaced by #100109724

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Label 182734
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Label

Part #182734

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