Model # GPDH40101 Official AO Smith water heater

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#13

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Dip tube

Part #183900-020

Replaced by #9003662005

$17.49

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#12

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Temperature valve

Part #043151-000

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

#NI

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Nipple

Part #184633-002

Replaced by #100108409

$25.71

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#14

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Anode rod

Part #183523-026

Replaced by #100109624

$31.11

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#33B

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Gasket

Part #0005300810

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#29

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Bracket

Part #185264-000

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#14A

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Anode

Part #183463-026

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#24

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Door

Part #0015123500

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Adapter

Part #181557-000

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Vent cap

Part #192815-000

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Model # GPDH40101 Official AO Smith 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?

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