Whirlpool
Electric Water Heater

Model # ES40R92-45D Official Whirlpool water heater

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Water Heater Electronic Thermostat 6911175
#4

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Water heater electronic thermostat

Part #6911175

Replaced by #100309396

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Temperature And Pressure Valve 6905042
#8A

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Temperature and pressure valve

Part #6905042

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Drain Valve 6900764
#7

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Drain valve

Part #6900764

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Element 6900686
#2

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Element

Part #6900686

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Heat Trap 6900429
#11

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Heat trap

Part #6900429

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Water Heater Dip Tube 4710830
#12

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Water heater dip tube

Part #4710830

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Water Heater Anode Rod 4710121
#13

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Water heater anode rod

Part #4710121

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Water Heater Heating Element Access Cover 2610109
#5

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Water heater heating element access cover

Part #2610109

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Element Ga 4400032
#3

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Element ga

Part #4400032

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Water Heater Smart Grid Wire Harness 6911188
#15

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Water heater smart grid wire harness

Part #6911188

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Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating elemen…

Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

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

Effective articles & videos to help repair your water heaters

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How to read a wiring schematic video

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Easy DIY water heater repairs

Easy DIY water heater repairs

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Water heater common questions

Water heater common questions

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