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Whirlpool
Central Air Conditioner

Model # R243 Official Whirlpool air conditioner heat pump

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Cement 279368
#10

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Cement

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Screw 487910
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Valve 876620
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Valve

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Valve Kit 978025
#6B

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Screw, 8 X 1 488480
#4

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Screw, 8 x 1

Part #488480

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Sealer 212643
#12

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Sealer

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Seal 997267
#45C

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Seal

Part #997267

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Screw 488017
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Bracket Support 644281
#24

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Bracket support

Part #644281

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Valve Kit 978030
#6G

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Valve kit

Part #978030

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