Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model # 153339961 Official Kenmore water heater

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Valve F145-1279
#12

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Valve

Part #F145-1279

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

Inlet Tube 9004131
#13A

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Inlet tube

Part #9004131

Replaced by #100109381

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Ao Smith Water Heater Manifold Door Gasket (replaces 183162, 183162-000) 9003401
#16

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Ao smith water heater manifold door gasket (replaces 183162, 183162-000)

Part #9003401

Replaced by #100109214

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Orifice 9003492
#5A

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Orifice

Part #9003492

Replaced by #100109265

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Water Heater Dip Tube Gasket 9002277
#14A

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Water heater dip tube gasket

Part #9002277

Replaced by #100108744

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Tube Gasket 9003981
#14

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Tube gasket

Part #9003981

Replaced by #100108744

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Ao Smith Water Heater Inspection Port (replaces 183568-000, 183569-001, 183570-000, 21253, 9003414005) 9003414
#25

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Ao smith water heater inspection port (replaces 183568-000, 183569-001, 183570-000, 21253, 9003414005)

Part #9003414

Replaced by #100109224

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Water Heater Gas Control Valve Knob F145-1280
#24

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Water heater gas control valve knob

Part #F145-1280

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Orifice 9003495
#5

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Orifice

Part #9003495

Replaced by #100109268

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Outer Door 9003545
#20

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Outer door

Part #9003545

Replaced by #100109299

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