Model # HM340SHMSE4 Official Maytag electric water heater

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Bracket, the

Part #66001054

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Temperature valve

Part #66001079

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Element (380

Part #66001417

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Amana room air conditioner

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Thermostat

Part #66001202

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Terminal cover

Part #66001064

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Junction cover

Part #66001408

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Element gasket

Part #66001053

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Anode, prima

Part #66001252

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Drain valve

Part #66001420

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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 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's pressure relief valve dripping water?

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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 my water heater making the water too hot?

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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 anode rod

If your hot water begins to smell like rotten eggs, replace the anode rod with a zinc-aluminum anode rod following the i…

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15 minutes or less

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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30 minutes or less

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Model # HM340SHMSE4 Official Maytag electric water heater

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your water heaters

Why isn't my water heater heating my water?

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's pressure relief valve dripping water?

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

Why is my water heater making the water too hot?

Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

How to replace an electric water heater anode rod

How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

Effective articles & videos to help repair your water heaters

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