Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model # 153579400 Official Kenmore gas water heater

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Kenmore Water Heater Gas Control Valve (replaces 9008987) 100262939
#7

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Kenmore water heater gas control valve (replaces 9008987)

Part #100262939

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Water Heater Manifold Door Gasket 9006141
#NI

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Water heater manifold door gasket

Part #9006141

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Water Heater Burner 9006136
#3

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Water heater burner

Part #9006136

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Water Heater Thermocouple 9007872
#16

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Water heater thermocouple

Part #9007872

Replaced by #100112327

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Water Heater Anode Rod (replaces 183463-26, 183463-29, 29109, 9001834, 9003465, 9003487, 9003922) 9003721
#1

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Water heater anode rod (replaces 183463-26, 183463-29, 29109, 9001834, 9003465, 9003487, 9003922)

Part #9003721

Replaced by #100109434

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Orifice 9006698
#4

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Orifice

Part #9006698

Replaced by #100111409

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Nipple 9000415
#12

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Nipple

Part #9000415

Replaced by #100108409

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Water Heater Manifold Wire Connector 9006449
#17

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Water heater manifold wire connector

Part #9006449

Replaced by #100093865

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Water Heater Burner Access Door 9006648
#13

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Water heater burner access door

Part #9006648

Replaced by #100111363

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Drain Valve 9008985
#6

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Drain valve

Part #9008985

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

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