Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model # 183321880 Official Kenmore electric water heater

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Gasket 053037
#3

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Gasket

Part #053037

Replaced by #9000308005

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Emblem 028006
#9

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Emblem

Part #028006

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

240 Volt 3000 Watt 074306
#2H

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240 volt 3000 watt

Part #074306

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

F/183.327410, 183.327510 & 183.327610 027080
#12

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F/183.327410, 183.327510 & 183.327610

Part #027080

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

1250 Watts 240 Volts 074301
#2D

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1250 watts 240 volts

Part #074301

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

F/183.32042 And 183.32052 Only 026008
#6B

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F/183.32042 and 183.32052 only

Part #026008

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

240 Volt 3500 Watt 074307
#2I

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240 volt 3500 watt

Part #074307

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

F/183.321880 119673
#2B

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F/183.321880

Part #119673

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

F/183.32032 Only 026005
#6A

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F/183.32032 only

Part #026005

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

Anode, Primary Magnesium 016007
#3B

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Anode, primary magnesium

Part #016007

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

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Repair guides for electric water heaters

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How to replace a water heater element

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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…

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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.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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