Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model # HRE31240S Official Maytag electric water heater

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Washer, Drai 66001021
#6

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Washer, drai

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Anode Rod 66001725
#24

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Anode rod

Part #66001725

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Element Gasket 66001053
Element gasket

Part #66001053

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Thermostat 66001007
#11

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Thermostat

Part #66001007

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Valve, Drain (3" Amodel) 66001747
#5

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Valve, drain (3" amodel)

Part #66001747

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Use And Care Manual 66001713
#26

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Use and care manual

Part #66001713

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Access Panel 66001703
Access panel

Part #66001703

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Thermostat 66001009
#20

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Thermostat

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Nipple (w/heat Traps) 66001745
#2

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Nipple (w/heat traps)

Part #66001745

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Insulation, T & P 66001709
#15

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Insulation, t & p

Part #66001709

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Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater anode rod

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…

Repair difficulty
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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your water heaters

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How to read a wiring schematic video

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Easy DIY water heater repairs

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Water heater common questions

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