AO Smith
Electric Water Heater

Model # ECS30 Official AO Smith water heater

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Spacer 184011-000
#3

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Part #184011-000

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Drain Valve 026273-007
#4

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Drain valve

Part #026273-007

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Drain Pan 9002842
#22

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Drain pan

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Drain Pan 9002843
#22A

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Drain pan

Part #9002843

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Bracket 184659-000
#19

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Bracket

Part #184659-000

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Drain Pan 9002844
#22B

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Drain pan

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Gasket 0005300370
#7

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Gasket

Part #0005300370

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2nd Anode Out/heat Trap N/A
2nd anode out/heat trap

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Owner's Manual 184639-001
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Owner's manual

Part #184639-001

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Drain Pan 9002845
#22C

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Drain pan

Part #9002845

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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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 30 minutes or less
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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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Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

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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