Model # 153335301 Official Kenmore 53 gas water heater

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#21A

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Thermostat

Part #018041

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

#36

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Temperature knob

Part #F145-0087

Replaced by #F145-0087

This item is not returnable

$7.49

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#NI

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Mag erad

Part #3515

Replaced by #23600

$35.19

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#23

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Thermocouple

Part #F145-0093

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

#24B

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Tubing

Part #051003

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#NI

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Guarantee

Part #F642-12268A

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#24A

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Tubing

Part #051002

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#10

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Tank

Part #901000

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#24C

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Tubing

Part #051004

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#21B

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Thermostat

Part #018039

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

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Model # 153335301 Official Kenmore 53 gas 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?

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

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

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

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