AO Smith
Gas Water Heater

Model # GDVH40L Official AO Smith water heater

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Burner 9002411
#9

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Burner

Part #9002411

Replaced by #9003631005

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Extension Pipe 9000713
#25

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Extension pipe

Part #9000713

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Water Heater Manifold Inner Door 9000281
#10

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Water heater manifold inner door

Part #9000281

$17.69
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Adapter 9001289
#19

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Adapter

Part #9001289

Replaced by #9001289015

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Orifice 9004005
#4C

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Orifice

Part #9004005

Replaced by #100109664

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Vent Cap 9003165
#49

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Vent cap

Part #9003165

Replaced by #9003165005

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Drain Pan 9002769
#50

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Drain pan

Part #9002769

Replaced by #100108931

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Flue Pipe 9001283
#29

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Flue pipe

Part #9001283

Replaced by #9001283005

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Water Heater Burner Tube (replaces 0220104, 9001711) 9002413
#7

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Water heater burner tube (replaces 0220104, 9001711)

Part #9002413

Replaced by #100108784

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Base Stand 9001422
#52

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Base stand

Part #9001422

Replaced by #9001422003

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