Maytag
Electric Water Heater

Model # HJ6401JRT2CSA Official Maytag water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Maytag HJ6401JRT2CSA water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Dip Tube 66001303
#2

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Dip tube

Part #66001303

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Dip Tube 66001308
#2A

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Dip tube

Part #66001308

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Anode Rod 66001250
#3B

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Anode rod

Part #66001250

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Access Panel 66001199
Access panel

Part #66001199

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

Element Gasket 66001053
#5

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Element gasket

Part #66001053

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

Anode Rod 66001248
#3

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Anode rod

Part #66001248

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Manual, Use & Care (frch/eng) (non-illus) 66001130
#12

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Manual, use & care (frch/eng) (non-illus)

Part #66001130

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Anode Rod 66001249
#3A

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Anode rod

Part #66001249

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

Element 66001182
#6

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Element

Part #66001182

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Dip Tube 66001309
#2B

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Dip tube

Part #66001309

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

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Repair guides for electric water heaters

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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...

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

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