Model # 153312161 Official Kenmore the economizer electric water heater

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

Replaced by #9000308005

$30.62 |

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Element

Part #31906

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Temp pressur

Part #33085

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Thermostat

Part #31918

Replaced by #100108424

$30.00

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Dip tube

Part #9001823

Replaced by #100108611

$24.29

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Anode rod

Part #9001822

Replaced by #100109624

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Water heater thermostat bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)

Part #9000309

Replaced by #100108380

$27.78

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Kenmore elite water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584

Replaced by #100108603

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Drain

Part #9000058

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$18.57

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Kenmore economizer 30 gal. short diagram

Rating plate

Part #0270182

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Why isn't my water heater heating my water?

Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failu…

Why isn't my water heater making the water hot enough?

Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excess…

Why is there water in my water heater's drain pan?

Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element,…

Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive…

Why isn't my water heater making enough hot water?

Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve asse…

Why is my water heater making the water too hot?

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

Why is my water heater's pressure relief valve dripping water?

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

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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…

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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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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.…

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Model # 153312161 Official Kenmore the economizer electric water heater

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your water heaters

Why isn't my water heater heating my water?

Why isn't my water heater making the water hot enough?

Why is there water in my water heater's drain pan?

Why does my hot water smell like rotten eggs?

Why isn't my water heater making enough hot water?

Why is my water heater making the water too hot?

Why is my water heater's pressure relief valve dripping water?

Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

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