Maytag
Gas Water Heater

Model # HRN51240X Official Maytag gas water heater

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Burner Orifice 66001604
#3B

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Burner orifice

Part #66001604

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

Dip Tube/inlet Tube (series 12) 66001829
#22

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Dip tube/inlet tube (series 12)

Part #66001829

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Washer, Drai 66001021
#20A

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Washer, drai

Part #66001021

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Burner Assembly 66001601
#1C

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Burner assembly

Part #66001601

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Burner Assembly (series 12) 66001598
#1

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Burner assembly (series 12)

Part #66001598

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Water Heater Temperature And Pressure Relief Valve 66001216
#14

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Water heater temperature and pressure relief valve

Part #66001216

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Rod, Secondary Anode (series 12) 66001721
#23

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Rod, secondary anode (series 12)

Part #66001721

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Nipple (w/heat Traps) 66001707
#12

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Nipple (w/heat traps)

Part #66001707

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Door, Outer (series 12) 66001830
#19A

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Door, outer (series 12)

Part #66001830

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

Burner Tube 66001605
#4

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Burner tube

Part #66001605

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