AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # GDVH40L Official AO Smith water heater

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Burner 9002411
#9

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Burner

Part #9002411

Replaced by #9003631005

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Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281
#10

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

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Extension Pipe 9000713
#25

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Extension pipe

Part #9000713

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Protector 9000915
#53

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Protector

Part #9000915

Replaced by #9000915005

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Gasket 9001291
#20

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Gasket

Part #9001291

Replaced by #9001291015

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Insulation 183256-000
#59

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Insulation

Part #183256-000

Replaced by #9003716005

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Orifice 9004005
#4C

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Orifice

Part #9004005

Replaced by #100109664

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Flue Pipe 9001283
#29

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Flue pipe

Part #9001283

Replaced by #9001283005

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Door Gasket 9000695
#2

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Door gasket

Part #9000695

Replaced by #9000695005

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Vent Cap 9003165
#49

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Vent cap

Part #9003165

Replaced by #9003165005

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