Maytag
Gas Water Heater

Model # HRN51240X Official Maytag gas water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Maytag HRN51240X gas water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Burner Orifice 66001604
#3B

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Burner orifice

Part #66001604

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

Air Intake Screen 66001503
#8

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Air intake screen

Part #66001503

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

Outer Door 66001615
#19

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Outer door

Part #66001615

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

Orifice, Burner (#33) (standard) 66001538
#3A

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Orifice, burner (#33) (standard)

Part #66001538

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

Insulation, T & P 66001709
#16

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Insulation, t & p

Part #66001709

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

Drain Valve 66001015
#20

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Drain valve

Part #66001015

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

Gas Conversion Kit Valve 66001183
#18

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Gas conversion kit valve

Part #66001183

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

Pilot Assembly (both Standard & High Alt) 66001822
#5A

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Pilot assembly (both standard & high alt)

Part #66001822

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

Orifice, Burner (#35) (high Altitude) 66001537
#3

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Orifice, burner (#35) (high altitude)

Part #66001537

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

Burner Tube 66001605
#4

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Burner tube

Part #66001605

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

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