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AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # FPD40270 Official AO Smith water heater

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Anode Rod 183463-26
#1A

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Anode rod

Part #183463-26

Replaced by #9003721

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Natural Gas Burner 182730
#8

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Natural gas burner

Part #182730

Replaced by #9003422005

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$23.07
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Igniter Assembly 184047
#9

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Igniter assembly

Part #184047

Replaced by #9003626005

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Angle,l 181450
#14

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Angle,l

Part #181450

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Bi-metal Tip 21224
#26

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Bi-metal tip

Part #21224

Replaced by #9004660105

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Collar 20172-21
#12

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Collar

Part #20172-21

Replaced by #9004610115

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Anode Rod 183523-26
#1

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Anode rod

Part #183523-26

Replaced by #9003944005

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Box 181489-1
#5

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Box

Part #181489-1

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$27.99
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Box Bottom 181490-1
#6

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Box bottom

Part #181490-1

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Sealant 181564
#36

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Sealant

Part #181564

Replaced by #9004365105

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